Siluanov: Ukraine asks Russia to restructure the debt by $3 billion
ISTANBUL, 10 Feb - RIA Novosti/Prime. Ukraine appealed to the Minister With a petition for restructuring debt by $ 3 billion, but Russia is not ready to take this step, told reporters the head of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation Anton Siluanov.
Russia at the end of 2013 decided to invest in Eurobonds of Ukraine up to fifteen billion dollars, and was soon bought by the 1st tranche of $ 3 billion with a maturity of two years. The remaining 12 billion dollars were not allocated, Russia has motivated the refusal illegal change of power in Ukraine.
"Ukraine filed a petition to consider debt restructuring. I had conversations With my Kiev colleague, " said Siluanov." We are not ready to go on a deferred or installment repayment dog, " said the Minister, responding to a question about the position of the Russian Federation." We hope and Expect repayment of all obligations that Ukraine has over Russia), this year in early winter. Important for us any currency receipts in the budget ", - said the head of the Ministry of Finance.
according to him, Russia is not in this position, when it can be difficult to part With currency obligations." Return resources that were once invested in foreign currency denominated bonds of any other country, is very important, " drew attention Siluanov.
He said that the Russian Federation may require early repayment of debt of Ukraine." We have such a right, But as long as these are not " - He said.
On the reverse side, According to the Minister, Russia is not ready to go reprieve, any installment payment." Ukraine is still in Davos stated that it will go on dialogues (about restrukturyzacji - ed) with all its creditors. Talked With Russia. But the Ukrainians themselves have confirmed that the money (to pay the debt back in the budget. We have responded to it so that the word of the Ministry of Finance much this means. Waiting for the money, " he said Siluanov.
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