"Just because we're not allowing you to access dollars from your bank accounts doesn't mean your businesses have the right to request payment in a currency you can use! That's downright hostile."
Fuckin' jews, man.
Putin said the switch would strengthen Russia's sovereignty, saying the Western countries were using the financial system as a weapon, and it made no sense for Russia to trade in dollars and euros when assets in those currencies were being frozen.
Duh?
They can also charge whatever exchange rate they want. Russia decides that 1 ruble is worth $100 and they only accept hard cash? Better pay up!
Can't freeze dollars that aren't in the bank.
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