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Ukraine economy 'on the brink'

Ukraine comes under greater economic pressure after unexpectedly banning most currency trading and then abruptly reversing course, wreaking havoc on the hryvnia. As David Pollard, reports the move comes as a truce in the east appears to be taking hold.