Russia has launched a new type of investment account with withdrawal guarantees to attract foreign investors after international sanctions.

In the context of international sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has introduced investment accounts allowing foreigners to invest in roubles, foreign currency, stocks and bonds, with guaranteed withdrawals. The decree signed by President Putin aims to revive interest from foreign investors at a time when Moscow is struggling to attract foreign capital. The finance ministry is working to relax capital controls, applying the new rules to investors from countries considered "unfriendly".