According to Maslennikov, this is a continuation of the reaction to the sale of gas for rubles.
“Because every information that another company has opened an account with Gazprombank naturally increases the demand for the ruble.
This situation started last week and continues today.
In addition, the picture that is emerging in the stock markets of the United States also affects, ”said the economist.
At the same time, the expert noted that we can expect a gradual weakening of the ruble.
The main task, according to the interlocutor of RT, is to prevent sharp fluctuations in the exchange rate.
Earlier it became known that as of 10:22 Moscow time, the dollar on the Moscow Exchange fell by 57 kopecks to 57.30 rubles.
The euro exchange rate fell by 60 kopecks to 59.50 rubles.