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Zyuganov Proposes 30 trillion Ruble Mobilization, Critics Warn Inflation Risk

6/23/2026

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Gennady Zyuganov said a presidential decree could instantly mobilize about 30 trillion rubles, equal to three state budgets, and proposed using part of the 130 trillion rubles in bank deposits to support the economy.
Anatoly Aksakov called the proposal irresponsible, warning that freezing deposits would deprive the economy of financing.
Andrei Zubets warned that a rapid release of tens of trillions of rubles could trigger runaway inflation, a claim officials rejected.

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Gennady Zyuganov said a presidential decree could instantly mobilize about 30 trillion rubles, equal to three state budgets, and proposed using part of the 130 trillion rubles in bank deposits to support the economy.
Anatoly Aksakov called the proposal irresponsible, warning that freezing deposits would deprive the economy of financing.
Andrei Zubets warned that a rapid release of tens of trillions of rubles could trigger runaway inflation, a claim officials rejected.