Putin bans rich Russians from leaving the country

Russia President Vladimir Putin has banned Russians from leaving the country with more than $10,000 in foreign currency, Ukrainian media outlet The Kyiv Independent reports. “Russian President Vladimir Putin has now signed a decree prohibiting Russians from leaving the country with more than USD 10,000 in foreign currency,” The Kyiv Independent tweeted.

Vladimir Putin signs decree to prohibiting Russians from leaving the country with more than $10,000 in foreign currency.

The move follows the sanctions the U.S. and allies have imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) March 2, 2022

Russia detained more than 1,700 people protesting against Moscow's action to launch a full-scale evacuation in Ukraine. According to a report by news agency AFP, about 1,000 people gathered in the former imperial capital Saint Petersburg on Thursday while several thousands gathered near Pushkin Square in central Moscow. Protesters in the Pushkin square chanted: "No to war!"