Dollar exchange rate reaches 40 Russian roubles

The dollar exchange rate has gone up by 8 copecks – 40.04 roubles, RIA Novosti reports. The previous record was set in September 26 – 39 roubles.

The West imposed sanctions on Russia in connection with the country’s actions in Ukraine. The sanctions are already affecting the fate of the Russian economy and the Russian rouble exchange rate.

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