Aksakov: digital ruble will remain voluntary, no total control
- —Aksakov: digital ruble is a voluntary additional form of currency, account cannot be opened without consent
- —From September 1, 2026, digital ruble payments available at Magnit, Ozon, Wildberries, MTS, Rostelecom, MegaFon
- —MP denied rumors of mandatory digital ruble and restrictions on buying foreign currency
Why it matters: The clarifications reduce uncertainty around CBDC rollout in Russia but do not change scaling plans from September 2026.
Source: Код Дурова