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Russia ships record 100 metric tons of gold to Hong Kong as exports pivot east

Following oil, timber and coal, China has become a key destination for Russian gold exports. Russian gold came under international sanctions after the start of the war in Ukraine and was barred from the world’s main gold markets.

9 September, 12:16 PM

Russia sells 22 tons of gold as budget deficit widens and oil revenue weakens

Russia’s central bank sold 21.772 tons of gold in the first months of 2026 to help finance a budget deficit that reached 4.6 trillion rubles by the end of March, as oil and gas revenue weakened early in the year, The Moscow Times reported on April 20.

21 April, 04:52 PM

France earns billions after selling gold stored in U.S.

The Bank of France recorded a one-off profit of nearly €13 billion from modernizing its gold reserves amid rising prices, selling 120 tons of gold held in New York, Reuters reported on March 27.

27 March, 02:37 PM

Russia sells gold reserves for first time in 25 years to cover budget gap

Russia is selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in nearly 25 years to cover a widening federal budget deficit, which has exceeded 15 trillion rubles since 2022 and added another 3.5 trillion in early 2026, The Moscow Times reported on March 24.

24 March, 10:19 AM

Hungary seizes Oschadbank funds and gold for 60 days

Hungary’s government has ordered the seizure of cash and gold belonging to Ukraine’s Oschadbank taken from armored vehicles in the country, imposing a 60-day freeze during an investigation by the tax and customs authority, according to a decree signed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on March 10.

10 March, 05:38 PM

Russia increases gold shipments to China ninefold

Russia increased its gold shipments to China ninefold in 2025 compared with 2024, exporting 25.3 metric tons worth $3.29 billion, The Moscow Times reported on Jan. 26.

26 January, 11:39 AM

Massive gold deposit worth $200B discovered in China

China has announced the discovery of its largest gold deposit since 1949, located in Liaoning Province, Euronews reported on Nov. 14.

18 November 2025, 12:30 PM

Ukraine's Taisia Onofriichuk wins gold at European championships in rhythmic gymnastics

17-year-old Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Taisia Onofriichuk won the gold medal at the 2025 European Championships in the individual all-around competition. The final featured 25 gymnasts, with Onofriichuk scoring 117.800 points, securing first place.

8 June 2025, 12:36 AM

The Alaska rewind: How history fuels Putin’s latest imperial dreams

It’s been 158 years since Russia sold Alaska to the United States. So how did it happen — and how did this harsh, frozen territory become one of the wealthiest states in the country? More to the point: Why does Vladimir Putin still seem obsessed with the idea of taking it back?

2 April 2025, 11:25 AM

Trump’s tariffs fuel gold rush

Gold prices hit their highest level since March last year as investors flocked to the metal on concerns over U.S. tariffs and in anticipation of the inflation report, Reuters reported on Jan. 31.

31 January 2025, 02:29 PM

Ukraine climbs to 7th place on Paralympic Games medals table

The Ukrainian national team won four gold and three silver medals on the sixth day of competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on on Sept. 4.

5 September 2024, 07:49 AM

Ukrainian athletes shine with eight medals on day four of Paralympic Games

The Ukrainian national team won two gold, two silver and four bronze medals on the fourth day of competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, moving into the top ten in the team standings as of Sept. 2.

3 September 2024, 07:52 AM

Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins Diamond League gold in high jump

Ukrainian athlete Yaroslava Mahuchikh was crowned the champion of the Diamond League in high jump at the event held in Lausanne on Aug. 22.

23 August 2024, 12:50 PM

Ukrainian legendary tennis player predicts setbacks for Ukrainian sports amid ongoing war

Sports in Ukraine will witness regress amid a full-scale war with Russia, former Ukrainian legendary tennis player Serhii Stakhovskyi said in an interview with Sport-express.ua media publication on Aug. 15.

15 August 2024, 12:44 PM

U.S. and China vying for Olympic dominance, Ukraine holds 18th place

The United States continues to lead the medal count on Day 11 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with 24 gold, 31 silver and 31 bronze medals.

7 August 2024, 08:18 AM

Mahuchikh targets third Diamond League win, eyes more Olympic medals

Ukraine's 22-year-old Paris Olympic gold medalist Yaroslava Mahuchikh is aiming to win the Diamond League this season and hopes to add to her Olympic gold medals collection of in the long term, public broadcaster Suspilne Sport wrote on Aug. 5.

6 August 2024, 01:29 PM

Ukrainian biathlete wins gold at IBU Youth Junior World Championship – video

Ukraine’s Oleksandra Merkushyna won her first individual gold medal in a surprise victory at the International Biathlon Union (IBU) Youth Junior World Championships in Otepaa, Estonia, Biathlon B-Side reported on X on Feb. 29, sharing video of the finish.

29 February 2024, 06:11 PM

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