(ITAR-TASS) June 29, 2006 -- The Russian government has approved amendments to the country's currency regulations to make the ruble fully convertible.
The move follows a call by President Vladimir Putin to remove restrictions by July 1.
The changes still need to be approved by parliament.
(RIA Novosti, AP)
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