Central Bank Chief’s Week‑Long Absence Highlights Tensions in Russia’s Economy

Russia’s central bank chief was absent from public view for a week. Elvira S. Nabiullina returned at a news conference on Monday. Her reappearance ended a week‑long media silence. The gap had drawn attention to strain within the country’s elite. Observers said the silence highlighted deep political tensions. It also pointed to unease among Russia’s economic leadership. The episode suggests raw nerves in the nation’s economic policy arena. Future statements will be watched for clues on the elite’s cohesion.