Irish Times | Russian ruble extends decline amid low oil prices Irish Times The price Russia gets for oil is straining budget revenue as the state struggles to contain its biggest budget deficit in five years. Brent crude, used to price Russia's main export blend, traded below $37 a barrel on Tuesday, poised to end 2015 with ... Ruble Drops to 2015 Low on Year-End Budget Flows as Oil Tumbles Rouble sinks to new 2015 low over oil price plunge Ruble at lowest point of 2015 |