It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the trading data.

As of 17:33 Moscow time, the dollar against the yen rose to 139.83 yen from 138.96 yen, and minutes earlier, the figure exceeded 140 yen for the first time since August 31, 1998.

Earlier it was reported that the Moscow Exchange announced that it would suspend trading in the Japanese yen on August 8 due to the risks and difficulties in making settlements in this currency.