The leader of Russia’s Communist Party, Gennadi Ziuganov, has proposed seizing funds held in Russian banks by citizens and businesses. This proposal, made during the party’s electoral congress, aims to address budgetary and economic challenges facing Russia. Ziuganov specifically linked the confiscation to funding the ongoing war in Ukraine, framing it as a means to “buy” victory. The plan involves confiscating an estimated 30 trillion rubles. Details on how the confiscation would be implemented were not immediately available. The proposal reflects growing economic strain on Russia due to the conflict and international sanctions. It remains unclear whether the Russian government will consider or adopt Ziuganov’s suggestion.