The Central Bank of Russia announced that the country’s foreign debt has decreased by 22.6 billion dollars since the beginning of 2023. As of April 1, this figure reached 357.9 billion dollars, following the data published on its website. regulator.
“Dynamics are largely determined by the reduction in external debt of other sectors in terms of loans drawn, including within the FDI framework,” the report says.
Previously reportedThat the Russian Ministry of Finance used the 6.6 billion ruble Eurobond coupon payable in 2042 before the program.
Before that, Russia’s foreign debt became clear. collapsed As of the first quarter of 2007, it decreased to the lowest values in 15 years. In total, Russia’s foreign debt decreased by 21.1% last year to $380.5 billion – thus reducing the debt by $101.8 billion over the past year. In 2014, when the Central Bank (including early) paid $129 billion.