The Central Bank of Russia announced that Russians can still open foreign currency deposits in banks in dollars and euros. This is stated in the descriptions Web site The central bank.
The message said, “You can also open new foreign currency accounts in banks that provide such services.”
The regulator also noted that ruble accounts and deposits may be more profitable for storing savings.
“All money in US dollars and euros in the accounts of citizens and companies in Russian banks remains safe, transactions with them are possible,” the Central Bank emphasized.
Moscow Stock Exchange from June 13 stopped Trading in US dollars and euros in connection with sanctions announced by the US Treasury. In the Central Bank of Russia in connection with American sanctions launched In the statement, it was announced that buying and selling transactions with dollars and euros will be carried out in the over-the-counter market, and companies and individuals will also be able to buy and sell foreign currency.
Previously shares on the Moscow Stock Exchange collapsed against the background of sanctions.