Pushkov explained Russia’s decision to reset the part of the US debt
MOSCOW, June 16 — RIA Novosti. Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov considers logical step to reduce financial dependence on the United States Russia’s decision to get rid of half the U.S. government debt securities.
Earlier, the US Treasury said that Russia in April halved their investments in U.S. treasuries 47.5 billion dollars (to 48.7 billion) and lowered the rating of countries-holders of these securities with the 16th row on the 22nd.
“Russia reduces financial dependence on the USA in April has reduced investments in U.S. government securities 47.5 billion — almost 50 percent. A logical decision,” wrote the Russian Senator on Twitter.