Back After Vanishing for 2 Weeks, Russian Banker Tries to Project Calm

Elvira S. Nabiullina, the leader of Russia's central bank, has reappeared after a two-week disappearance, attempting to project calm during a news conference. Her reappearance comes after a period of heightened tension and speculation about her whereabouts. Nabiullina's disappearance had highlighted deep divisions within Russia's political and economic elite. Her return is seen as an effort to reassure the public and stabilize the country's economic situation.

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