俄罗斯出售储备黄金，以弥补国家预算所需资金

Core Viewpoint - The Central Bank of Russia has begun selling its physical gold reserves to address budgetary needs, confirming its status as the fifth largest holder of gold globally with over 2300 tons [1][1][1] Group 1: Central Bank Actions - The Central Bank of Russia has not disclosed the timing or scale of the gold sales [1] - The sales are a response to the financial pressures resulting from international sanctions [1] Group 2: Gold Reserves and Market Context - Russia's gold reserves exceed 2300 tons, making it the fifth largest gold reserve holder in the world [1] - Since the escalation of the Ukraine crisis in February 2022, the EU and G7 have frozen nearly half of Russia's foreign exchange reserves, totaling approximately 300 billion euros, with about 200 billion euros held in European clearing banks [1] - Russia, as the second largest gold producer globally, mines over 300 tons of gold annually [1] - Since 2022, Russian gold bars have been banned from entering Western markets, and the London Bullion Market Association no longer accepts Russian gold [1]