Posted 1/16/2024, 2:19:36 PM
Russia's Top Banker Absent Amid Health Rumors
- Concern over disappearance of Russia's central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina after she cancelled an appearance amid rumors she underwent surgery
- Nabiullina credited with saving Russian economy from collapse under sanctions through interest rate hikes and capital controls
- Rumors Nabiullina previously sought to resign over Ukraine invasion but Putin refused
- Comes as several other top Russian officials have mysteriously fallen from windows or died recently
- Nabiullina's health status hugely important given her power over rouble exchange rates and saving Putin from economic crisis