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flag The Russian ruble surged 45% in 2025, fueled by sanctions, high rates, and central bank actions, becoming one of the world’s top-performing currencies.

flag The Russian ruble has risen 45% since January 2025, reaching its strongest level since before the 2022 Ukraine conflict, making it one of the top five global assets by performance. flag This surge is driven by reduced demand for foreign currency due to Western sanctions, high interest rates peaking at 21% in October 2024, and central bank interventions using yuan and gold from the National Wealth Fund. flag After cutting its key rate by 5 percentage points to 16% in December, the Bank of Russia now sets official exchange rates using over-the-counter interbank data, as formal trading on the Moscow Exchange was suspended in June 2024. flag The currency’s strength reflects broader economic shifts, including reduced reliance on foreign currencies and strong domestic monetary discipline.

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