
Russia Boosts Forex Sales to Stabilize the Rouble
September 5, 2025
Russia's Finance Ministry announced a sharp increase in its daily foreign currency sales starting September 5 through October 6, raising the total from 0.3 billion to 1.4 billion roubles per day, totaling a planned 31.5 billion roubles vs. 6.2 billion last month. This effort aims to bolster the weakening rouble amid limited access to US dollars and euros due to Western sanctions. The rouble still slipped slightly—about 0.3%—to around 80.8 per dollar, as Russia emphasizes de-dollarisation and increased use of national currencies in trade.