Some foreigners from 'unfriendly' countries faced the freezing of…
Some foreigners from 'unfriendly' countries faced the freezing of their bank accounts and deposits in Russian banks following June amendments to Putin's decree. Some foreigners encountered the freezing of their deposits after Putin's decree.
Consensus
- Foreign nationals from 'hostile' countries are experiencing deposit freezes in Russian banks.
- The measures follow amendments to a 2022 presidential decree, expanded on June 1, 2026.
- The decree now applies to bank deposits and savings, not just loans and securities.
- The policy affects foreign nationals who are not residents of Russia, including those who moved under the 'talents visa' or for 'traditional values'.
- Even those with a valid Russian residence permit (VNZ) are not immune from account freezes.
Points of divergence
- The restrictions also affect ethnic Russians relocating from 'hostile' countries. — novaya_eu
- The restrictions began in June 2026. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Residents of 'unfriendly' countries begin having their bank deposits blocked; restrictions also apply to foreigners who moved to Russia due to 'traditional values' — Новая газета Европа
- Citizens of 'unfriendly' countries begin facing deposit freezes in Russian banks — Дождь
- Some foreigners faced freezing of deposits after Putin's decree — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- Vladimir Putin
- France
- VTB
- Norway
- Sber
- T-Bank
- USA
- Great Britain
- Russia
- European Union
- Zamorozki
- Russian countries are counted