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Switzerland Imports Russian Gold for First Time Since War

  • More than 3 tons of gold was shipped to refining hub in May
  • Russian gold became taboo following invasion of Ukraine
Bars of Russian gold.

Bars of Russian gold.

Source: Bloomberg

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Switzerland imported gold from Russia for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine, showing the industry’s stance toward the nation’s precious metals may be softening. 

More than 3 tons of gold was shipped to Switzerland from Russia in May, according to data from the Swiss Federal Customs Administration. That’s the first shipment between the countries since February.