BBC World
Russians Embrace Cash as Mobile Shutdowns and Tax Hikes Make Card Payments a Luxury
Russians are hoarding cash as mobile shutdowns and tax hikes make card payments a gamble, and the Kremlin's left hand is busy undermining its right.
2026-07-19
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