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Russia - The dollar and the euro jumped by 3 rubles on the stock exchange on the news about the operation in Donbass

Russia (bbabo.net), - The dollar exchange rate at the opening of trading on the Moscow Exchange on February 24 exceeded 84 rubles for the first time since January 2016, the euro rose to 95 rubles for the first time since December 2015. Both currencies have risen in price by more than 3 rubles to the levels of the previous day's close. The Russian stock market fell by more than 11%.

The domestic currency and stock markets of the Russian Federation thus reacted to the decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin to conduct a military special operation in the Donbass after a corresponding appeal from the heads of the DPR and LPR. The purpose of the operation, Putin called the protection of people living in these republics.

Against the backdrop of this news, the cost of oil, gas, as well as various metals, including gold, which often acts as a protective haven for investors, began to grow. Shares of Russian companies, on the contrary, continue to fall by 10-20%.

Russia - The dollar and the euro jumped by 3 rubles on the stock exchange on the news about the operation in Donbass