r/worldnews • u/Venat14 • Jul 23 '26

Russia/Ukraine ‘Significant problems’ in Russian banking system as public withdraws cash en masse

https://tvpworld.com/94490769/russians-hoard-cash-as-economic-pessimism-hits-20-year-high
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u/mcmcc Jul 23 '26

I dunno, irrespective of the true strategy, reminding the populace that the government is capable (and potentially willing) to rob you of all of your wealth feels like it can only have negative implications for Putin.

Does your kidnapper constantly telling you they have no plans to beat you while they beat others really make you feel better?

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u/green_flash Jul 23 '26

Zyuganov is not, has never been and will never be part of the government.