After an interview with US President Biden, in which he answered several questions about Russia and Russian leader Putin, the ruble collapsed against the dollar and the euro, according to trade data from the Moscow Exchange.

As of 15:45, the dollar rose to 73.76 rubles, and the euro – to 87.8 rubles. At its peak, the dollar reached 74 rubles, and the euro – up to 88 rubles.

The head of the White House said that he talked with Putin for a long time and warned him about the inevitability of punishment for the crimes committed as soon as they were proved. “I know you, you know me. If I find out that this really happened – be ready,” he recounted part of the dialogue.