The rouble was flat at 73.53 against the dollar after briefly touching its strongest level since Aug. 18 of 73.4475. It also stabilised at 86.77 versus the euro
The rouble was 0.3% weaker against the dollar at 73.61 and lost 0.2% to trade at 86.34 versus the euro, staying within the 86-87 range held since Aug. 3
Brent crude oil, a global benchmark for Russia's main export, was down 1.1% at $73.28 a barrel, but not far from the 2021 high of around $77.84 hit earlier this month
Rouble was 0.4% weaker against the dollar at 73.51 and shed 0.3% to 87.19 versus the euro .
The rouble is set to face more downside pressure from the finance ministry that will increase its daily buying of foreign currency for state coffers in July.