OREANDA-NEWS For the first time, the ruble's share in payments for imported goods delivered to Russia exceeded 50 percent. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Bank of Russia.

In December 2024, the corresponding figure rose to 50.4 percent, and in January of this year — to 51.2 percent. In addition, the share of toxic dollars and euros increased in the first month of 2025. If in December they accounted for 16.1 percent, then in January it was already 20.7 percent.

But as for the popularity of friendly currencies, it has now fallen to the lowest values since February 2023 and amounted to only 28.1 percent in the above calculations.

Earlier it was reported that in 2024, the share of the ruble in Russia's trade with Tajikistan exceeded 96 percent. The two countries have almost completely abandoned foreign currencies.

Prior to that, the US authorities threatened sanctions against foreign financial institutions for connecting to the Russian Financial Messaging System (SPFS). Those who are connected to the SPFS are at risk of being blacklisted.