The Russian Digital Ruble logotype is seen on the smartphone's screen, pictured in Moscow on August 31, 2026. A law will take effect on September 1, 2026 spurring the widespread adoption of the digital ruble. Digital rubles will be stored in special accounts for individuals and organisations, which can be opened on the Bank of Russia platform. Access to digital ruble accounts will be possible through familiar remote channels: bank mobile apps and online banking. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP via Getty Images)

The Russian Digital Ruble logotype is seen on the smartphone's screen, pictured in Moscow on August 31, 2026. A law will take effect on September 1, 2026 spurring the widespread adoption of the digital ruble. Digital rubles will be stored in special accounts for individuals and organisations, which can be opened on the Bank of Russia platform. Access to digital ruble accounts will be possible through familiar remote channels: bank mobile apps and online banking. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP via Getty Images)

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi attends a meeting with Slovakia's Foreign Minister in Bratislava on August 31, 2026, ahead of a Visegrad Group (V4) and Japan (V4+Japan) foreign ministers' meeting on September 1. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty Images)

Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (L) attends a meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) in Bratislava on August 31, 2026, ahead of a Visegrad Group (V4) and Japan (V4+Japan) foreign ministers' meeting on September 1. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty Images)

Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (front L) attends a meeting with Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) in Bratislava on August 31, 2026, ahead of a Visegrad Group (V4) and Japan (V4+Japan) foreign ministers' meeting on September 1. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty Images)

Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (2L) welcomes Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (L) in Bratislava on August 31, 2026, ahead of a Visegrad Group (V4) and Japan (V4+Japan) foreign ministers' meeting on September 1. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty Images)

Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (R) welcomes Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Bratislava on August 31, 2026, ahead of a Visegrad Group (V4) and Japan (V4+Japan) foreign ministers' meeting on September 1. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty Images)

Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (R) welcomes Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Bratislava on August 31, 2026, ahead of a Visegrad Group (V4) and Japan (V4+Japan) foreign ministers' meeting on September 1. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP via Getty Images)