The Russian currency has plummeted to its lowest level since the start of Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russia’s systematic strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid have plunged millions into darkness, weaponising winter to erode morale and resilience. With temperatures dropping to -20 degrees Celsius, power cuts lasting up to 20 hours,

President Vladimir Putin said there isn’t any reason for Russians to panic after the currency fell to its lowest level since the days following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.