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Billions of rubles are being withdrawn from Russian banks each month as citizens fear a worsening economic situation and potential confiscation of their savings by the Kremlin. This trend was reported by Euronews, citing the Russian central bank.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly begun pressuring Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina to cut the country's key interest rate. This move comes amidst economic challenges and a desire for lower borrowing costs.
Euroclear, the international securities depository, has filed a lawsuit against the Russian Central Bank in a Belgian court. The legal action concerns frozen Russian assets.
The Russian Central Bank has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 14.25%. This decision comes amidst supply chain crises and fiscal risks, with the bank's head, Elvira Nabiullina, returning after a brief absence.
Oleg Vjugin, former Vice-Chairman of the Russian Central Bank, discussed the Russian elite's views on Europe and the Kremlin's perception of reality in an interview.
The head of the Russian Central Bank has reportedly disappeared, leading to widespread speculation and concern about her whereabouts. The reasons behind her absence remain unknown, prompting questions about the stability of Russia's financial leadership.
Elvira Nabiulina, the head of the Russian Central Bank, has reportedly disappeared from public view and canceled her participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the last minute, sparking speculation.
Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina was notably absent from a meeting with President Vladimir Putin to discuss economic issues, including inflation and interest rates, and has not been seen publicly for a week.
Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia's central bank, has issued a grim forecast, stating that the country's current economic and financial challenges are unprecedented in modern history. Her recent dramatic statements highlight severe issues facing the Russian economy.
Elvira Nabiulina, head of Russia's central bank, revealed that the country is experiencing a labor shortage for the first time in its modern history, signaling serious economic challenges.
Policymakers highlighted an increasingly uncertain outlook for the Russian economy and inflation in the wake of the Iran war.
The Russian Central Bank has filed a challenge in the European Court against the EU's indefinite freeze of its assets, arguing the move stripped it of legal protection and the ability to enforce its rights.
Russia's Central Bank has announced a reduction in its key interest rate, stating that the economy is continuing its return to a balanced growth trajectory despite recent inflation.
The Russian Central Bank has called on lenders to provide support to businesses impacted by recent attacks on Wildberries warehouses, with Sberbank already receiving thousands of loan restructuring applications.
The Russian Central Bank has unexpectedly lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 14%, despite warnings of higher inflation. The bank's chief acknowledged that the fuel crisis has driven up prices for a wide range of goods and services.
Elvira Nabiulina, the head of the Russian Central Bank, has finally reappeared in public after a period of absence that sparked speculation about her resignation. Her public appearance reportedly did not bring reassurance.
Shares in the Russian state energy company Gazprom have sharply declined to their lowest level since 2008, despite the Central Bank of Russia lowering its key interest rate from 14.5% to 14.25%.
Robert Kuzovkov, a Russian artist known for his criticism of Vladimir Putin, was shot and killed in Poland. Two Belarusian individuals have been arrested in connection with his murder.
Rumors are circulating that Russia's powerful central bank chief, Elvira Nabiullina, is on sick leave for a second week and is preparing to depart, raising concerns about the future stability of the Russian economy without her leadership.
Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's Central Bank, has disappeared from public view, sparking widespread speculation about her resignation and potential links to fears of border closures and martial law.
Elvira Nabiulina, the head of Russia's central bank, was unexpectedly removed from the list of speakers for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The Russian central bank is advocating for mandatory yuan reserves for its lenders. This move signals a strategic shift towards increasing the use of the Chinese currency within Russia's financial system.
The head of Russia's Central Bank has stated that the country's economy is experiencing a labor shortage and limitations on workforce availability for the first time in its modern history, requiring businesses and authorities to adapt.
The Russian central bank has filed a lawsuit in Luxembourg against the European Union over the indefinite freezing of approximately $230 billion of its reserves in connection with the war in Ukraine.
The Russian Central Bank has filed a lawsuit against the European Union at the European Court of Justice, challenging the indefinite freezing of its assets, claiming the approval process in December 2025 was unlawful.
The Russian central bank recently reported a decrease in its gold reserves, with holdings in early July being approximately 43.5 metric tons less than at the beginning of 2026, raising questions about the reasons behind the sales.
Belgian depositary Euroclear has sued the Russian central bank in a Belgian civil court, seeking to block Russian claims for approximately 220 billion euros in compensation for assets frozen under EU sanctions.
Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, is facing scrutiny and blame for the country's economic situation. Her recent absence and past actions have led to speculation about a potential 'seismic shift' in Russia's financial landscape.
Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, has been conspicuously absent from several recent high-profile events, leading to speculation about a potential shake-up in leadership.
Russia’s central bank chair, Elvira Nabiullina, is scheduled to appear at a press conference on June 19 following a Board of Directors meeting on monetary policy, after nearly two weeks out of public view.
Elvira Nabiulina, the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, has been absent from public events for over a week, sparking speculation and concern. The Kremlin has reportedly commented on her disappearance.
Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, has suddenly ceased public appearances, sparking widespread speculation in Russia. Her absence from key economic meetings and events is being linked by experts to growing problems within the Russian economy.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning to young Russian men, urging them not to join the war in Ukraine and stating they would likely suffer and die. Rutte emphasized that Russia shows no signs of stopping the conflict and is losing a significant number of soldiers.
The Russian Central Bank has lowered its key interest rate to 14.5% for the third time this year, citing a slowing economy and weak demand.
A former advisor to Russia's central bank told Yle that peak oil prices offered only temporary relief to Putin, predicting Russia will face an outdated economy, an angry populace, and a hostile leadership after the Ukraine war.
Following a lawsuit filed in Russia in December, the Russian central bank is now taking legal action against the EU in a European court regarding the freezing of its assets.
The Russian central bank has initiated legal action in the EU court to challenge the freezing of its assets.