Russia’s external debt rises to $313 billion in 2026, Central Bank says

Moscow, Aug. 19 (Petra) — Russia’s foreign debt has increased by
$6.5 billion since the beginning of the year, bringing the country’s
total external debt to approximately $313 billion, the Central Bank
of the Russian Federation announced Wednesday.

In a statement, the central bank explained that the figure reflects
changes in the volume of foreign financial obligations across various
economic sectors. Authorities continue to monitor debt levels and
developments as part of an ongoing assessment of Russia’s financial
and economic position.

//Petra// AF