The Russian ruble reached its highest point against the U.S. Dollar since the beginning of the year on May 26 morning thanks to a surge in oil prices, the Interfax news agency reported. The ruble strengthened to 65.02 against the U.S. dollar and to 72.68 against the euro.
The Moscow Times: Russian ruble hits 5-month high as oil prices rise
A Russian ruble coin is pictured in front of St. Basil cathedral in central Moscow, on Nov. 20, 2014.
