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To prevent such a collapse, the Kremlin could impose capital controls, restricting how money flows within the system. This potential move falls under a concept in international economics known as "The Impossible Trinity," which states that a country cannot maintain a fixed exchange rate, free capital movement, and an independent monetary policy simultaneously. Countries like Russia facing these pressures may consider freezing bank accounts to maintain some level of control over the financial system—though such a move could irrevocably damage public trust in Russia's banks.