Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had signed a decree saying foreign buyers must pay in roubles for Russian gas as of April 1, and contracts would be halted if these payments aren't made. In late February Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine from three fronts. Western allies hit Russia with sweeping sanctions in response to what Moscow calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine. #RussianGas #VladimirPutin #RoublesPayment #News #Reuters Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and impartiality is unparalleled. Get the latest news on: http://reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en