# Only 15% of Russia’s trade is settled in dollars and euros, Kremlin official says

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- TASS, 2026-09-15 14:41 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2187997

> Maxim Oreshkin, deputy chief of staff of Russia’s presidential executive office, said the dollar and euro together accounted for 15% of the country’s international trade settlements in 2025. He said sanctions accelerated a shift toward the ruble and BRICS currencies, leaving Russia no longer dependent on Western financial-system instruments.