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Russian Depositors Accelerate Banking Withdrawals Over Fears of State War Asset Levies

Economy

US Aug 18, 2026

Russian Depositors Accelerate Banking Withdrawals Over Fears of State War Asset Levies

Central Bank of Russia liquidity data reveals significant retail savings withdrawals following legislative proposals in the State Duma to tap private bank deposits for long-term military defense bonds.

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Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Strike Targets Energy Infrastructure Near Moscow Suburbs

Policy

US Aug 18, 2026

Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Strike Targets Energy Infrastructure Near Moscow Suburbs

Ukrainian deep-strike unmanned aerial vehicles target oil storage facilities and power distribution substations in the Moscow region, triggering temporary airspace closures at international airports.

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