Turkish public banks have partially restarted money transfers from Russia. writes about this RIA News citing a source in the republic’s banking sector.
“We have started making some transfers from Russia,” they told reporters on January 18, without specifying which companies could receive transfers.
This information was confirmed to the agency by one of the Turkish companies supplying cosmetics and household products.
Russian companies have been experiencing difficulties in transferring funds to Turkey for a long time. From January 1, 2024 the situation has changed significantly got worse: Almost all Turkish credit institutions refused to transact for fear of exposure to US sanctions. Some banks even returned previously accepted transfers with the comment that the transactions related to “prohibited goods.”
January 18 situation He intervention The Turkish Ministry of Commerce and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce suggested that the problem could be resolved in early February. At the same time, private banks are also suspicion.
Previously reportedHe said Turkish exporters are waiting for urgent decisions to continue trade with Russia.