Russian Central Bank Stores Gold Reserves in Its Own Depositories

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•Russia's international reserves decreased by $8.9 billion from February 27 to March 6, 2026.
•As of March 6, 2026, Russia's total international reserves stood at $802 billion.
•The Central Bank of Russia officially stated that gold reserves are kept in its own depositories.
•The announcement clarifies the physical storage location of Russia's gold amid recent reserve fluctuations.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russia continues to disclose detailed information about its reserve holdings international investors and partners may gain increased confidence in the security of Russian assets, potentially stabilizing financial relations.

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🌍Russian Federation

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📈gold

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🏛Central Bank of Russia

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RURBC (RU)Международные резервы России за неделю сократились на $8,9 млрд RUTASS (EN)Russian international reserves down $8.9 bln in one week to $802 bln — Central Bank RUInterfax (RU)Международные резервы России с 27 февраля по 6 марта сократились на $8,9 млрд RUTASS (EN)Gold of Russian international reserves kept in Central Bank’s depositories

The Central Bank of Russia confirmed that the gold component of its international reserves is physically stored in its own depositories. This transparency comes amid a recent $8.9 billion decline in Russia's total international reserves, which fell to $802 billion by March 6. The location disclosure addresses concerns about the security and accessibility of Russia's gold assets during a period of reserve reduction.