The RTS index fell below 1300 points for the first time since December 2020

This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the data of the Moscow Exchange. 

As of 13:50 Moscow time, the PCT index fell by 8.15% to 1287.65 points.

At the same time, the ruble index of the Moscow Exchange fell by 6.59%, to 3212.46 points.

Earlier it was reported that the dollar exchange rate reached 79 rubles for the first time since November 2020. 

Trustee of IFC Solid Evgeny Marishin, in an interview with Nation News, called the advantages of digital currency for Russia.