A woman man walks past a currency exchange office in Moscow on November 27, 2024. The Russian ruble slumped to its lowest level against the US dollar in more than two-and-a-half years on Wednesday as it reeled from tensions over the conflict in Ukraine. Fears of a major escalation in the almost three-year offensive have risen in recent weeks, with fresh Western sanctions also putting a strain on the Russian currency. At 1120 GMT the ruble slid past 110 against the dollar for the first time since 16 March 2022, Russia's state RIA Novosti agency reported, citing market data. This is its lowest level in more than 32 months. (Photo by Natalia KOLESNIKOVA / AFP) (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images)