According to Russian Finance Minister Siluanov, almost half of the country's international reserves are frozen and foreign trade is blocked.
Russia has asked Brazil for support in The International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the G20, to help it withstand the devastating sanctions imposed by the West after the invasion of Ukraine, according to a letter from Reuters.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has written a letter to Economy Minister Paulo Gedes complaining about restrictive measures imposed by the international community in connection with Russia's armed aggression in Ukraine.
on limiting or even excluding Russia from the decision-making process, “Siluanov wrote.
The letter, which did not mention the war in Ukraine, is dated March 30 and was handed to the Brazilian minister by the Russian ambassador to Brazil on Wednesday.
Last week, US Treasury Secretary Janet Ellen said the United States would not participate in any G20 meetings, if Russia is present.
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According to Siluanov, almost half of Russia's international reserves are frozen and foreign trade is blocked, including with its partners in the emerging market economy. “The United States and its satellites are pursuing a policy of isolating Russia from the international community.” – He stated the obvious.
Right-wing President of Brazil Jair Bolsonara, who visited Moscow only a few days before the invasion, maintained Brazil's neutrality in the issue of Ukraine and did not condemn the invasion. Foreign Minister Carlos Franco has said that Brazil opposes Russia's exclusion from the G20, as the United States is pushing for.
this requires the presence of all countries, including Russia, “Franko said at a Senate hearing on March 25.
According to Francis Fukuyama, a professor at Stanford University, Russia's war against the neighboring country has already undermined populist positions in every country in the world. The philosopher has compiled a list of 12 predictions that, in his opinion, will be the result of the invasion.
