Summary of the week with the bell This material (information) is produced and distributed by the foreign agent of the bell or relates to the activities of the foreign agent of the bell. 18+ The Russian banking sector is accumulating more and more problems. Formally, everything is fine: the banks continue to present good reports and this year they may again break the historical profit record. But this should not mislead: the share of bad loans is increasing, and the central bank allows banks not to create reserves for half of the bad debts. As a result, they may show profits before they recognize losses - but over time they will still have to. Is Russia facing a banking crisis?

Summary of the week with the bell This material (information) is produced and distributed by the foreign agent of the bell or relates to the activities of the foreign agent of the bell. 18+ The Russian banking sector is accumulating more and more problems. Formally, everything is fine: the banks continue to present good reports and this year they may again break the historical profit record. But this should not mislead: the share of bad loans is increasing, and the central bank allows banks not to create reserves for half of the bad debts. As a result, they may show profits before they recognize losses - but over time they will still have to. Is Russia facing a banking crisis?