The Central Bank of Russia announced a decrease in the foreign reserves of gold and cash by $19.1 billion within one week, reaching $676.4 billion by the end of July 2025, compared to $695.5 billion the previous week. The Central Bank stated in a press release: “This decline is mainly due to the revaluation of foreign assets as a result of exchange rate fluctuations and global financial markets. The level of reserves remains within safe limits and reflects the Russian economy’s ability to withstand external challenges.”