#FirstpostLIVE: Russia is reaping a windfall from a surge in gold prices since the start of the war in Ukraine. The value of the Bank of Russia’s gold holdings has increased by more than $216 billion since February 2022, reports said. At the same time, the central bank has largely refrained from both major purchases of the metal and using its gold reserves during that period, despite the loss of access to foreign securities and currencies blocked under sanctions. In 2025, gold gained around 65%,

2.9K views · 163 reactions | The Russian ruble has recovered, after plummeting this week to its lowest level in 16 months. It follows speculation that capital controls were being considered to prop up the struggling currency, which has lost more than a third of its value this year. Russia increased interest rates this week to stem the slide. Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow. #Ruble #Russia | CGTN Global Watch | Facebook