Russia's economy stumbles as war with Ukraine intensifies

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  Could Russian banks be preparing for drone attacks?

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  So Russia has passed a new law allowing major banks and financial institutions

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  Well, the move comes as Russia's economy is under pressure,

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  especially as a result of drone and missile attacks by Ukraine on Russian energy infrastructure.

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