Moscow Refuses Bailout Money as Belarus Crisis Worsens

A Minsk resident passing a board showing exchange rates for the Belarussian ruble, which tumbled Wednesday. Russia refused to provide a bailout loan to Belarus on Wednesday, telling it to privatize state assets and seek help from the International Monetary Fund, which in turn urged it to speed through reforms to overcome a currency crisis. The Russian snub came despite Belarus’ decision on Wednesday to ease restrictions on the […]