Russia to Implement Gold Bar Export Ban by 2026

According to PANews, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that restrictions on the export of gold bars from Russia will take effect in 2026. During a meeting of the Strategic Development and National Projects Committee, Novak stated that measures will be taken to prevent the uncontrolled export of cash rubles from unknown sources within Russia, including to member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Additionally, the export of Russian gold bars will be prohibited.