Bank of Russia responds to Western threats, pledges to protect the nation’s economy

The Bank of Russia (the Central Bank) has said it will provide domestic banks with cash and non-cash liquidity in rubles in order to maintain financial stability and protect the economy from the impact of the latest Ukraine-related Western sanctions.

The statement released by the press service of the Central Bank bank on Sunday read,

“The Bank of Russia will continuously provide banks with cash and non-cash liquidity in rubles. The REPO (repurchase agreement) auction on Monday will be held on an unlimited basis, with full satisfaction of all applications received from banks.”