Banking rusesc: Banii la saltea, mai siguri decât cei din bancă. Efectul secundar al dronelor ucrainene

Russians are increasingly relying on cash transactions due to internet disruptions affecting card payments, leading to a significant rise in cash circulation. This trend has intensified amid recent drone attacks from Ukraine, prompting the government to restrict mobile internet access. Many citizens feel that having cash provides a sense of control and security during emergencies. The growing preference for cash complicates tax collection efforts, especially as the government raises VAT and small businesses struggle with higher taxes. This situation reflects a return to Soviet-era practices of keeping money at home despite high bank interest rates.