BUSINESSKYIV POST
‘Significant Problems’ in Russian Banking System as Public Withdraws Cash en Masse
Russians have withdrawn over 2.4 trillion rubles (€26.9 billion) in cash since February due to internet blackouts and economic uncertainty, causing liquidity issues for banks. The Central Bank of Russia has injected billions of rubles into the financial system to address the crisis.
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