Politics

Russia offloads its gold reserves in biggest selloff since the ’90s

Ewan Jones

21.05.2026, 08:28

Ukraine will reinforce its northern regions and increase diplomatic pressure on Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. — Russia sells gold at record pace. Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu via Getty Images

The bank exchanged 28 tonnes for Chinese yuan in the first four months of 2026.