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title: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees Wednesday restricting cash and gold exports as part of a broader campaign to combat the shadow economy and curb capital flight.
description: "Under one decree, carrying ruble cash across the border of Russia to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be prohibited in the amount equivalent to more than $100,000 at the exchange rate of the Bank of Russia from April 1, with certain exceptions.\n\nThe other decree bans the export of gold bars weighing more than 100 grams from Russia starting May 1. It includes some exceptions and does not apply to commercial banks.\n\nBoth decrees were published on the government portal.\n\nSource: www.aa.com.tr, Macro Liquidity by Sunil Reddy"
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# [Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees Wednesday restricting cash and gold exports as part of a broader campaign to combat the shadow economy and curb capital flight.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/russian-president-vladimir-putin-signed-decrees-wednesday-restricting-cash-and-gold-exports-as-part-of-a-broader-campaign-to-combat-the-shadow-eco-1774541000264)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Mar 26, 2026, 4:03:42 PM

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