Russia’s central bank says preparations for the digital ruble are complete ahead of a September launch. Bank of Russia Governor Elvira Nabiullina states that the central bank has moved toward “widespread use,” with major banks and retailers expected to be ready to accept the digital ruble starting September 1. The central bank also indicates that it is considering additional payment tools for cross-border activity. Sources report that the Bank of Russia discusses the potential use of stablecoins for international settlements, but frames such use as complementary rather than a replacement for the digital ruble. Overall, both outlets describe the same timeline and readiness message: Russia’s central bank presents the digital ruble rollout as on track for broader adoption by early September, supported by participating financial institutions and merchants. The reports do not provide further operational details beyond the readiness status, the expected start date, and the central bank’s stance that stablecoins could play a supplementary role for international transactions.