Putin says current economic situation is provoked by external factors via ForexLive

Central bank and government are taking adequate measures
Ruble rise in unavoidable
Central bank is not going to waste its reserves thoughtlessly
Current unfavourable situation might last for 2 years
Things could have been done more efficiently to support market stability (oooh someones not getting a pressie from Putin this year)
Economy will adapt to difficulties if they continue
CBR needs to continue tightening ruble liquidity
Steps to ensure financial stability should be taken a step faster
It's not only CBR that is responsible for current situation (he's doesn't sound a happy bunny with his central bank)
Russian crisis is not a penalty for bringing Crimea into Russia
NATO's eastward expansion is like building a new Berlin wall
Moscow ready to mediate Ukraine crisis and resolve situation via political means

USD/RUB is still volatile as it falls from just shy of 64.0 to 62.05 in about 10 minutes