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The ruble's ongoing appreciation against the dollar is driven by factors such as trade balances and capital flows, increasing its value relative to the USD.
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The Russian ruble has become the strongest currency against the US dollar globally as of May 2026. This appreciation is reducing the dollar-denominated revenues of Russian exporters and shrinking the state budget income. The stronger ruble makes Russian goods more expensive abroad, potentially affecting export volumes and government finances reliant on export earnings.