Russian ruble drops to 100 against dollar for first time since March 2022

Russian Rouble banknote is placed on U.S. Dollar banknotes in this illustration taken, February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
The Russian ruble slid past 100 against the dollar on Monday, its lowest level since March 23, 2022 -- shortly after Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine.
Data from the Moscow Exchange showed the ruble trading at 100.73 to the dollar at 10:05 am (0705 GMT).