Russian Deputy Prime Minister: Gold bar exports will be restricted starting in 2026.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated that restrictions on the export of gold bars will take effect in 2026. Speaking at a meeting of the Committee on Strategic Development and National Projects, Novak said, "We will prevent the uncontrolled export of cash rubles of unknown origin from within Russia, including to member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and we will also prevent the export of Russian gold bars."