In a statement the National Settlement Depository said, Russian lender VTB has made coupon payments in roubles to holders of its domestic subordinated bonds denominated in dollars and euros. Russia’s ability to continue to service its debt in foreign currencies despite… Read More ›
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Russia averts sovereign bond default
As per a source familiar with the situation at hand, Russia has made payments towards sovereign bonds which were due this week, which was received by JPMorgan which processed it and made an onwards credit to Citi. With this Moscow has… Read More ›
International investors could be severely hit if sanctions-hit Russia defaults on international debt: JPMorgan
Analysts from JPMorgan have warned, Western sanctions on Russia have significantly increased the likelihood of Moscow defaulting on its dollar- and other international market government debt. Russia has more than $700 million in government bond repayments scheduled for this month…. Read More ›