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Bear hug? China’s take on Ukraine

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Using Cryptocurrencies to Help Ukraine's Armed Forces

When russia invaded ukraine on february 20 fourth, the country' central bank immediately put in place measures that made it harder to move money out of and into the country. That posed a problem for outsiders looking to help the government financially. Kraine's deputy diginal minister was given a task figure out how to let foreigners easily send money to help ukraines fight against russia. And e and kripter was kind of a first choice for that. So basically, millions poured in, providing a crucial lifeline as the government sought to stock up on military equipment and supplies.

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