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Russian banks could soon play a direct role in national defense, with a plan approved by the lower house of parliament to enlist them in the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks. Under the draft bill, banks would finance and operate electronic jamming systems on their premises, and selected employees would be trained to shoot down incoming drones. This ambitious initiative, passed in its final reading Tuesday, aims to leverage the widespread presence of banks across Russia to bolster the country's air defense network. The bill now awaits approval from the Federation Council and President Vladimir Putin's signature. Russia has struggled to protect its vast territory from increasingly sophisticated Ukrainian long-range drones, which have also disrupted ground troop movements and supply lines. While Russian banks have not been primary targets, the proposal reflects a growing effort by authorities to involve businesses in protective measures. The plan, which includes major institutions like Sberbank, has raised questions about its practical implementation due to the organizational effort required. Some analysts suggest the measure indicates potential failures in existing military drone defense capabilities and could make the war's consequences more visible to ordinary citizens.

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This situation is not improving for Russia.