“Is that a default? ... From Russia's point of view, we are fulfilling our obligations. If we see complications with executing the order then on Tuesday we will prepare a relevant transfer order in the rouble equivalent. Russia has the necessary funds to service its external obligations and may also use a yuan part of its gold and forex reserves if there is such a need. The freezing of the central bank and the government's foreign currency accounts can be seen as a desire by several Western countries to organise an artificial default.”
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