Russian Government unveils more funds for banks
Published: 05 February, 2009, 17:22
The Russian government is to provide 400 Billion Roubles – about $11 Billion – in additional funding for Russian state and private banks.
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Published: 05 February, 2009, 17:22
The Russian government is to provide 400 Billion Roubles – about $11 Billion – in additional funding for Russian state and private banks.