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Debt owed to Russian citizens - ratings downgrade and devaluation of currency only Debt owed to international entities - ratings downgrade, currency devaluatio
by nine_zeros 5y ago
Debt owed to Russian citizens - ratings downgrade and devaluation of currency only
Debt owed to international entities - ratings downgrade, currency devaluation and a cushion from IMF that requires structural changes.
In Russia's case, the structural change may be a good thing. Perhaps with amendments to the constitution that allow for alternation of power.
- supergirl 5y agoit’s not that Russia can’t pay. the article says Russia probably will choose not to pay. So I don’t think those things apply; it’s not a typical default