Central Bank of Russia raised key rate to 20%

Central Bank of Russia announced an emergency increase in key rates up to 20%.

Enhancing the key rate will allow to ensure an increase in deposit rates to the levels necessary to compensate for the increased devaluation and inflation risks. This will allow maintaining financial and price stability and protect the savings of citizens from impairment, writes Meduza.

Mera adopted in connection with new Western sanctions against Russia.