The head ofRussia'scentral bank has expressed grave concern for the country's ailing economy, warning there could be "big problems" in "three or four months". Ukrainian intelligence services obtained recordings of telephone conversations in which Elvira Nabiullina allegedly gave dire predictions about thestability of Russia's financial systemover the coming months.
In condtradiction to official Kremlin propaganda, Nabiullina reportedly used "obscene language" againstVladimir Putinas shewarned of potential economic collapse. This was uncovered by Ivan Us, Candidate of Economic Sciences and Associate Expert of Visergrad Insight, on the Pryamiy TV channel.
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He said: "Nabiullina spoke in rather harsh tones, using obscene language, about Putin and said that three or four months would bring big problems."
Us believes the Kremlin isaware of an inevitable financial crisis, despite making statements to the contrary.
He claimed top Russian officials are also using "obscene language in private conversations" about Putin's actions as president and the effects they have on the economy.
There are particular concerns over the cost of the war withUkraineand the sanctions imposed as a result, Us added.
This comes as the UK is reportedly in discussions with Europeanallies about plans to seize oil tankerssuspected of circumventing sanctions as part ofRussia's so-called "shadow fleet".
Defence Secretary John Healey met with his counterparts from Baltic and Nordic nations to discuss operational and legal methods of seizing the vessels in a bid to increase pressure on Russia's war economy.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
