This is so absurd, but apparently the most absurd theory; and… (вклад · заморозка · россиянин)
This is so absurd, but apparently the most absurd theory; and [absurd theories] die the hardest. Rumors about freezing bank deposits in Russia have been repeatedly debunked. Zabortkin ruled out the freezing of Russian citizens' deposits.
Consensus
- The Central Bank of Russia has categorically denied the possibility of freezing bank deposits of Russian citizens under any conditions.
- Discussions about deposit freezes began in late 2024.
- Central bank officials have described the idea as absurd.
Points of divergence
- The discussion about freezing cash withdrawals from deposits has been ongoing since the autumn of 2024. — fontanka
- The idea was first raised after a speech by Gennady Zюганов at the XIX Congress of the KPRF, where he mentioned total deposits amounting to about 130 trillion rubles. — vm
- In May 2025, Sergey Khodimsky said that rumors about deposit freezes were a 'brilliant creativity' of PR agencies from major developers and real estate companies. — vedomosti
- The idea was initially raised in November 2024 by Alexei Zubets, who suggested it could be used to reduce inflation. — kommersant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Central Bank Officials Comment on Freeze of Russian Deposits — Фонтанка
- Central Bank Will Not Freeze Russian Deposits 'Under Any Circumstances' — Вечерняя Москва
- Zabotkin: Freezing Russian citizens' deposits is impossible under any circumstances — Ведомости
- Central Bank Rules Out Freezing Russian Deposits — Вести
- Zabotkin rules out freezing Russian deposits — Коммерсантъ