Ukraine's central bank has unveiled a commemorative banknote to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, with one side depicting three soldiers raising the national flag. The other side of the 20-hryvnia ($0.54) note features an image of two hands tied with tape, an apparent allusion to alleged war crimes Kyiv has accused Russian forces of committing in Ukraine. Moscow has denied the allegations. The central bank has worked hard since the invasion on February 24 last year to keep the economy afloat and maintain stability. Last summer, it pegged the hryvnia at 36.57 to the dollar. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
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