Faced with a colossal budget deficit and persistent Western sanctions, Moscow is ready to cross a historic milestone: issuing sovereign bonds denominated in yuan for the first time. More than a mere financial maneuver, this decision marks a strategic turning point towards a deliberate dedollarization and strengthened monetary integration with the BRICS. By betting on the Chinese currency, Russia aims both to stabilize its public finances and to structure a new circuit for its energy revenues outside Western channels.