Medvedev denied rumors of confiscation of deposits in Russian banks
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Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev denied rumors about the confiscation of deposits and the impending death of the Russian banking system, saying that the banking system is stable, there are no threats to citizens’ money, and information attacks by Western media are carried out on order.
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Western media are spreading rumors about the possible confiscation of deposits in Russian banks and the impending collapse of the banking system against the backdrop of sanctions.
The topics of withdrawal of deposits from Russian banks and the impending death of the banking system of the Russian Federation are being dispersed by the Western media; there is no threat to citizens’ money. Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev denied rumors about the confiscation of deposits, his words were quoted by the Vedomosti newspaper.
The politician said that foreign publications periodically launch information attacks, raising the topic of withdrawal of deposits from banks and the impending death of the Russian banking system.
“Our banking system is absolutely stable, even despite the huge number of sanctions. There are no threats to citizens’ money; the state fulfills all its obligations. And what the foreign media are dispersing for propaganda purposes is clear why it is being done. There is an order for this,” Medvedev explained.
Also, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council noted that cases of seizure of private business assets for state income should concern only those persons who either acquired such assets illegally or are engaged in activities that threaten the security of the country. All other cases of seizure can only occur on a reimbursable basis in the interests of the state.
Open Questions
- Which Western media are spreading these rumors?
- Is there evidence that these information attacks are carried out to order?
