The head of Russia’s largest state-owned bank, Sberbank, Gherman Gref, has publicly called for an end to the war in Ukraine. Gref warned that the Russian economy is no longer able to withstand the pressures of the ongoing conflict. He voiced these concerns during Sberbank’s annual shareholder meeting, according to The Moscow Times. Gref’s statement marks a rare and significant critique from within Russia’s financial establishment. The call to end the war suggests increasing concerns about the long-term economic consequences for Russia. This development highlights growing anxieties among Russian business leaders and society regarding the conflict's impact. His appeal signifies a potentially shifting sentiment within key sectors of the Russian economy.