[Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak Says Gold Bar Exports Will Be Restricted Starting in 2026] Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated at a meeting of the Strategic Development and National Projects Committee that restrictions on the export of gold bars from Russia will take effect in 2026. Novak pointed out that the country will prevent the uncontrolled export of cash rubles of unknown origin within Russia, covering member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and will also block the export of Russian gold bars.