MOSCOW, October 23. /TASS/. Russia’s international reserves edged up by $12.9 bln over the week and reached the all-time high $742.4 bln as of October 17, 2025, the Central Bank said.

"International reserves as of the close of business on October 17, 2025 stood at $724.4 bln, having increased over the week by $12.9 bln or by 1.8%, as a result of positive revaluation," the regulator informed.

Reserves totaled $729.5 bln as of October 10.

Russia’s international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets available with the Bank of Russia and the Russian Government. They comprise foreign currency, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), a reserve position in the International Monetary Fund and monetary gold. The target level of the Central Bank for international reserves is $500 bln.