Is Russian Central Bank under threat of terrorist attack? Why its top officers will be armed with submachine guns?
economictimes.indiatimes.comRussia and find him sitting with a submachine gun in his office. Russian President Vladimir Putin's internal security force, the National Guard, has recommended in its draft proposal that the top managers at Russia's Central Bank should carry submachine guns, reports 'Newsweek'. The proposal has been made at a time when Russia is going through an economic crises due to Ukraine War. The National Guard or Rosogvardiya is responsible for the protection of state buildings and domestic security. It is under the direct control of the Russian president.
Russian economy under pressure
The Central Bank plays a significant role in regulating Russia as it sets the key interest rate. Its role increased after the Russian economy came under many US and EU sanctions due to the Ukraine war. The Russian economy at present grappling with an overheating wartime economy, accelerated by labor market shortages and inflation.
Russian Central Bank faces crisis
According to Russian media, Rosgvardiya consulted on a government document recommending that chiefs at the financial institution should get weapons to thwart any attack. At present the security guards and those carrying cash have the right to carry a gun in Russia. But when the issue of security of central bank officials was discussed, the National Guard recommended that to ensure the protection of facilities and employees of the Bank of Russia, submachine guns should be given to top officials.
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The National Guards also said in its recommendation
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