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Created: 2025-07-23 12:18:24 UTC

Russia managed to cushion the impact of sanctions in 2024, thanks to large foreign exchange reserves, a flexible exchange rate, and tight financial controls, the IMF says. 👇

The current account surplus rose to XXX% of GDP, above the EU benchmark of 2.6%, driven by strong oil and gas exports. The ruble strengthened by XXX% last year, and by March 2025, its real effective exchange rate was XXX% above the 2024 average—reflecting structural trade shifts.

Russia’s net international investment position rose to XXXX% of GDP, up from XXXX% in 2023.

The IMF also noted that Russia’s economy in 2024 was “broadly in line with medium-term fundamentals and desired policies.”

It now accounts for XXXX% of global GDP (PPP), surpassing Japan (3.38%) to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by this measure.

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XXXXX engagements

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27khv Avatar Brian McDonald @27khv on x 8276 followers Created: 2025-07-23 12:18:24 UTC

Russia managed to cushion the impact of sanctions in 2024, thanks to large foreign exchange reserves, a flexible exchange rate, and tight financial controls, the IMF says. 👇

The current account surplus rose to XXX% of GDP, above the EU benchmark of 2.6%, driven by strong oil and gas exports. The ruble strengthened by XXX% last year, and by March 2025, its real effective exchange rate was XXX% above the 2024 average—reflecting structural trade shifts.

Russia’s net international investment position rose to XXXX% of GDP, up from XXXX% in 2023.

The IMF also noted that Russia’s economy in 2024 was “broadly in line with medium-term fundamentals and desired policies.”

It now accounts for XXXX% of global GDP (PPP), surpassing Japan (3.38%) to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by this measure.

XXXXX engagements

Engagements Line Chart

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