Can We Finally Admit...

 ... that Western "economists" do not know what economy is, the only thing they know is speculation with currencies, period. Russia introduces de facto resources-based currency.  

Reuters) -The Russian rouble briefly leapt to a three-week high past 95 against the dollar on Wednesday in Moscow, before settling close to 100, after President Vladimir Putin said Russia would start selling its gas to "unfriendly countries" in roubles. The potential ramifications of that move, which Putin ordered his government to sort out in one week, could boost the Russian currency, with a host of European countries still dependent on Moscow for much of their energy supplies.

What a bunch of cretins. Wake the fvck up, imbeciles--it is not just about Ruble, it is about those proverbial counter-sanction from Russia everybody were so longing for. It is a death blow to US Dollar and EU. Here it is in Russian from Ria. In related news, Brent crude hit today $120.99, and rising. Well, no comments are needed, really...