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Russia Reaps Big Profits from Gold Price Surge

Published January 20, 2026, 14:22
Russia Reaps Big Profits from Gold Price Surge

Russia has reaped significant profits from the surge in gold prices since the start of the war in Ukraine. The value of the Bank of Russia's gold reserves has increased by over $216 billion since February 2022, a move that partially offsets the financial losses from frozen Russian assets in Europe. The rise in gold prices has restored much of Russia's lost financial capacity, even though the frozen assets cannot be sold. Russia, the world's second-largest gold producer, mines over 300 tons annually. However, Russian gold has been excluded from Western markets since 2022, making it difficult to sell to Asian buyers. The increase in the price of gold is due to factors such as strong demand from central banks, concerns about inflation, increased geopolitical risks, and the search for safe investments. At the end of 2025, Russia's international reserves amounted to $755 billion, with gold accounting for $326.5 billion. The recent rise in gold prices has further boosted the valuation of Russia's reserves.