Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Hollowed Out as Liquid Reserves continue to Collapse
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Russia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Hollowed Out as Liquid Reserves continue to Collapse

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The month of May saw more hardship for Russia’s National Welfare Fund as the liquid portion decreased by another -$4 billion, leaving $36.1 billion according to state data released today. For the month a total of 29 tons of gold were reportedly sold, leaving 139. In addition, 11 billion Yuan were sold, leaving 153 billion.

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Russia’s Automotive Sector Collapses Again In May, Down Another -28%
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Russia’s Automotive Sector Collapses Again In May, Down Another -28%

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Russia’s automotive industry continues its spiral, with passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales plummeting another -27.5% year-on-year in May 2025, totaling only 98,300 units. This decline continues the downward trend observed in April, where sales dropped by 26%. The Ministry of Industry and Trade attributed the May slump to seasonal factors. However, auto dealers contest this explanation, noting that May typically sees a boost in demand.

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Kremlin Drains the Last of the National Welfare Fund to Bail Out the Banks
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Kremlin Drains the Last of the National Welfare Fund to Bail Out the Banks

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The Russian government has begun offloading what remains of the country’s National Welfare Fund (NWF) to prop up its sanctioned financial sector, confirming this week that Sovcombank received a subordinated deposit of 29.6 billion rubles. The funds are part of a broader government scheme allocating 300 billion rubles from the NWF to four of Russia’s largest banks under the guise of financing the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed rail project.

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Russia’s automotive industry continues to collapse
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Russia’s automotive industry continues to collapse

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Russia’s automotive industry continues to collapse One of Russia’s largest industrial sectors is dying in plain sight. The country’s automotive industry, once a key pillar of Soviet-era manufacturing and a symbol of post-Soviet modernization, is now in terminal decline. Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Western sanctions, the exodus of foreign manufacturers, and Russia’s inability to develop a self-sufficient supply chain have gutted the sector.

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