As of 14:45, the dollar rate decreased by 22 kopecks - to 76.61 rubles.
The euro exchange rate fell by 44 kopecks and amounted to 91.98 rubles.
On April 21, Putin delivered a message to the Federal Assembly.
Speaking about the international agenda, he called attempts to "hook" Russia a new sport and stressed that the response to potential opponents would be "asymmetric, fast and tough."
At the same time, he noted that Moscow behaves "in the highest degree with restraint" and "modest" and wants to have good relations with all participants in international communication.