Russian Ministry of Finance

Russian banking instability and capital flight risks

7 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Russia experiences surge in cash demand

The Russian banking sector faces ongoing instability characterized by massive cash withdrawals and a shift toward physical assets. By September 2026, cash holdings outside the banking system surpassed 20 trillion rubles,

Russian war economy fiscal and inflationary pressures

9 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Russia military spending rises 30% amid escalating war costs

Russia is experiencing intensifying fiscal and economic strain as its transition to a war economy creates significant liquidity challenges. In the first seven months of the year, the federal budget deficit rose to approx

Russia's crypto law signed, foreign trade & licensing rules

9 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Russia implements new cryptocurrency regulatory framework

On 4 August 2026, President Vladimir Putin signed the Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law (Federal Law No. 282-FZ), establishing Russia’s first comprehensive framework for crypto-assets. The law permits the use of cr

G7 summit, US-Iran diplomatic deadlock and Russian energy

105 clusters · 773 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: United States considers security guarantees for Iran amid Hormuz Strait operations

The G7 in Evian‑les‑Bains (15‑17 June 2026) adopted a hard‑line stance on Ukraine, Iran and the global economy, imposing tougher sanctions on Russia’s energy and defence sectors and pledging long‑range missiles and air‑d

Russia gold sales to fund war

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Russia gold reserves hit six-year low amid budget deficits

In July 2026, the Central Bank of Russia reported selling roughly 44 metric tonnes of gold since the start of the year, generating about $5.6 billion. The proceeds were used to narrow a federal budget deficit that had sw