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Russia Aims for $5 Billion Yuan Bonds Amid Sanctions

11/1/2025

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Russia plans to issue yuan-denominated bonds on the Moscow Exchange, seeking to raise up to 400 billion roubles ($5 billion) with three- to ten-year maturities.
The Finance Ministry seeks a broad investor base, including banks and asset managers, as it faces a 5.7 trillion rouble deficit, with sanctions taking effect on November 21.
Analysts expect strong demand from Russian exporters to bolster the banking system amid rising yuan liquidity.

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Russia plans to issue yuan-denominated bonds on the Moscow Exchange, seeking to raise up to 400 billion roubles ($5 billion) with three- to ten-year maturities.
The Finance Ministry seeks a broad investor base, including banks and asset managers, as it faces a 5.7 trillion rouble deficit, with sanctions taking effect on November 21.
Analysts expect strong demand from Russian exporters to bolster the banking system amid rising yuan liquidity.