Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak revealed that Russia has transitioned more than 50% of its foreign trade payments to rubles or "friendly" currencies. This development, highlighted during St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, indicates a significant shift in global financial systems away from traditional Western currencies.
Global financial landscape is shifting, moving away from old Western currencies. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak underscored this on June 4 at major economic forum in St. Petersburg .
Novak told attendees old monetary system,once tied to Western industrial nations' currencies,is seeing big changes. International players are seeking new ways to settle cross-border transactions.
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