Russian rouble firms past 62 vs dollar, Yandex shares fall after EU sanctions

Woman holds Russian Roubles in front of U.S. Dollar banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

June 3 (Reuters) – The Russian rouble firmed past 62 to the dollar in Moscow trade on Friday while shares in internet giant Yandex (YNDX.O) fell sharply after EU countries imposed new sanctions against Russia.

EU countries have agreed their sixth package of sanctions against Russia over what it calls…