The Russian ruble has made a significant leap, becoming the main currency used for importing goods and services from Asian countries for the first time. This shift marks a major milestone in global trade and highlights Russia's growing influence in the region. According to the Russian Central Bank, the ruble's share in settlements for imports from Asia hit a record high of 43.6% in August, up from 42.9% in July. This means that nearly half of all goods imported from Asian countries are now bein...