in europe and asia. welcome to the programme, i m lukwesa burak. we start in russia where the currency the rouble has fallen below 100 roubles to the dollar, its lowest level in 16 months. this the latest slump, part of a steep decline which has seen it drop nearly a third of its value this year. it s been facing pressure, with imports rising faster than exports and military spending growing due to the war in ukraine. i m joined now by chris weafer, founding partner at eurasia consultants macro advisory in moscow. welcome to the programme. thank you forjoining us. first off, how
and how screaming beetles and how screaming beatles fans disgusted george harrison s mum, one of her letters dive ordering all goes under the hammer. time for a look at the business news now with lukwesa. thank you very much, yes, hello there. let s take you through those top stories. we start in russia where the currency, the rouble, has fallen below 100 roubles to the dollar, its lowest level in 16 months. this the latest slump, part of a steep decline which has seen it drop nearly a third of its value this year. it has prompted a response from the russian central bank, where they are expected to give the latest interest rate decision. earlier, i spoke to chris weafer, founding partner of