May 20 (UPI) -- As Russia's attack on Ukraine rages on and the world still grapples with COVID-19, a recent slide in the value of the euro has brought it near parity with the U.S. dollar, market figures revealed Friday.
According to Bloomberg, the euro stood at $1.0578 compared to the dollar. The euro had fallen to $1.035 earlier this month, down from $1.137 in late 2021.