More than 3% of Russians - owners of shares personally suffered from sanctions

According to Philip Gabunia, only shares held by Russians (individuals) are frozen for amount of 320 billion rubles. The press conference with the participation of Mr. Gabunia is broadcast on the official telegram channel of the Central Bank.

Due to EU sanctions imposed on June 3 against the National Settlement Depository ( part of the Moscow Exchange group ), the securities of Russian investors were frozen. Russians, participants in the international stock market, have stopped receiving their due payments - dividends and coupons. Also, residents from Russia are prohibited from making any transactions with securities.

According to Frank Media, the volume of foreign securities of Russians (individuals and legal entities), which turned out to be blocked in the National Settlement Depository, is about 6 trillion rubles.