to be honest, I have a suspicion after putin declared bitcoin is a currency, I think they will make bitcoin a legal tender there, maybe that's the goal (free from sanctions). Russia is one of the countries with the largest natural resources in the world, so they are not afraid of economic sanctions from outside countries.
They are actually used to it. So it will not matter to them.
Whatever Russia.does for BITCOIN to have adoption in their region is going to be great for crypto investors.
I hesitate to believe such positive statement just because its related to bitcoin or crypto, other countries or say US can make a decision regarding their bitcoin regulations when it comes to that to oppose its enemies.
Shouldn't we be positive that another country adopts Bitcoin because finally another one comes up?
We seem to be clapping our hands with El Salvador adopting it.
When government discussed about shutting and freesing banm accounts, its whould come into.our minds that, our accounts could be one that will be frozen. Countries like El Salvador and Russia doesnt have plans freezing anyones account. I doubt China will change its mind about BTC but maybe one day when every country accepts BTC already.