REUTERS
International reserves of the Russian Federation amounted to $369.2 billion as of October 30, compared to $374.6 billion as of October 23, the Bank of Russia reported, according to RIA Novosti.
Thus, Russia’s forex reserves decreased by 1.4%, or $5.4 billion, in one week.
The international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets held by the Bank of Russia and the Government of the Russian Federation, made up of funds in foreign currency, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), IMF reserve position and monetary gold.
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