But it has since cut them gradually back down to pre-war levels, including in a move at the end of May that took the key rate to 11% from 14%.in the economy and a dramatic rise in the rouble. Russia's currency has bounced back sharply since early March, thanks to strict government capital controls.. One of the government's key measures to prop up the currency has been a rule that forces exporters to convert much of their proceeds into roubles.
"The external environment for the Russian economy remains challenging and significantly constrains economic activity," the central bank"At the same time, inflation is slowing faster and the decline in economic activity is of a smaller magnitude than the Bank of Russia expected in April."The CBR added that it would"consider the necessity of key rate reduction at its upcoming meetings.