The Central Bank of Russia (CBR)  announced its decision to keep the key rate at 21% on 14 February 2025.

Earlier, CBR increased the key interest rate from 19% to 21%, on 25 October 2024.

This is the highest key interest rate in Russia since it was introduced in 2013.

The key interest rate is utilised for calculating interest deductions and late payment interest on overdue taxes in Russia.