Exclusive-Putin's central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say


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  • Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025

Governor of the Russian Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina attends a plenary session of the VTB Investment Forum 'Russia Calling' in Moscow, Russia December 4, 2024. Yuri Kochetkov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina is safe in her job for two more years with President Vladimir Putin's personal support but the Kremlin will face a succession dilemma when her record tenure ends in 2027, two senior sources told Reuters.

Nabiullina, 61, has faced intense criticism from lawmakers and some prominent businessmen since she was appointed in 2013, but has always endured with Putin's backing.

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