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US Bid to Force Nations to Use Dollar Will Accelerate Shift to National Currencies - Kremlin
US Bid to Force Nations to Use Dollar Will Accelerate Shift to National Currencies - Kremlin
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If the US uses force to make countries use the dollar, this could strengthen the tend to switch to using national currencies in foreign economic activity, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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"It is not only about BRICS countries. In general, more and more countries are starting to switch to using national currencies in trade and economic, and foreign economic activities. This is a process that is gaining momentum all around the world. On the other hand, if the US, using force, as they say, economically, some kind of influence, compels countries to use the dollar, this will probably further strengthen these trends to switch to national currencies," Peskov told reporters. The dollar is beginning to lose its attractiveness for several countries, the official said, adding that the process of its "erosion" is underway and gaining strength.US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if they did not abandon plans to create an alternative currency to the US dollar. Russia Carries on Backing Syria's President AssadMoscow remains steadfast in its support of Syrian President Bashar Assad, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.Russia is currently assessing the situation in Syria, and its stance will be determined based on what is necessary to stabilize the region, the spokesman stated."We continue our contacts at the appropriate levels and analyze the situation. A position will be formed on what is needed to stabilize the situation," Peskov said.Kremlin Calls Biden's Decision to Pardon His Son US's Internal MatterThe decision of outgoing US President Joe Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, is the internal matter of the US, Kremlin Peskov said.Biden signed an executive order pardoning his son Hunter on Sunday, saying the decision was driven by his belief in the injustice of the prosecution. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the pardon, calling it an "abuse and miscarriage of justice."Kremlin Says Currently Visible Attempts to Destabilize Situation in GeorgiaCurrently, the attempts to destabilize the situation in Georgia are visible, and the authorities taking measures to stabilize it, Dmitry Peskov said.Everything taking place in Georgia is its internal affair, and Russia is not going to interfere in these processes, Peskov said, adding that the Kremlin does not have information about identities of Russians detained in Georgia.Another wave of opposition protests erupted in Georgia on Thursday following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's announcement to suspend the country's EU membership talks until 2028. In response to the escalating situation, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated on Sunday that Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia would impose national sanctions on individuals involved in the suppression of protests in Georgia.Putin's Visit to India In the Cards, No Exact Dates YetThe visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India is being prepared, but there are no exact dates yet, the Kremlin official said.Last Tuesday, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that the president received the invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India in 2025.
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US Bid to Force Nations to Use Dollar Will Accelerate Shift to National Currencies - Kremlin
10:00 GMT 02.12.2024 (Updated: 15:07 GMT 02.12.2024) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If the United States uses force to make countries use the dollar, this could strengthen the tend to switch to using national currencies in foreign economic activity, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
"It is not only about BRICS countries. In general, more and more countries are starting to switch to using national currencies in trade and economic, and foreign economic activities. This is a process that is gaining momentum all around the world. On the other hand, if the US, using force, as they say, economically, some kind of influence, compels countries to use the dollar, this will probably further strengthen these trends to switch to national currencies," Peskov told reporters.
The dollar is beginning to lose its attractiveness for several countries, the official said, adding that the process of its "erosion" is underway and gaining strength.
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries if they did not abandon plans to create an alternative currency to the US dollar.
Russia Carries on Backing Syria's President Assad
Moscow remains steadfast in its support of
Syrian President Bashar Assad, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
"Of course, we continue to support Bashar Assad," Peskov told a briefing, commenting on the situation in Syria.
Russia is currently assessing the situation in Syria, and its stance will be determined based on what is necessary to stabilize the region, the spokesman stated.
"We continue our contacts at the appropriate levels and analyze the situation. A position will be formed on what is needed to stabilize the situation," Peskov said.
Kremlin Calls Biden's Decision to Pardon His Son US's Internal Matter
The decision of outgoing US President Joe Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, is the internal matter of the US, Kremlin Peskov said.
"No, we have nothing to say, these are internal US affairs, I have nothing to say here," Peskov told reporters.
Biden signed an executive order pardoning his son Hunter on Sunday, saying the decision was driven by his belief in the injustice of the prosecution. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the pardon, calling it an "abuse and miscarriage of justice."
Kremlin Says Currently Visible Attempts to Destabilize Situation in Georgia
Currently, the attempts to destabilize the situation in Georgia are visible, and the authorities taking measures to stabilize it, Dmitry Peskov said.
"There is, of course, an attempt to shake up the situation... The Georgian authorities are taking measures to stabilize the situation and return the situation to a normal state of affairs," Peskov told reporters.
Everything taking place in Georgia is its internal affair, and Russia is not going to interfere in these processes, Peskov said, adding that the Kremlin does not have information about identities of Russians detained in Georgia.
Another wave of
opposition protests erupted in Georgia on Thursday following Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's announcement to suspend the country's EU membership talks until 2028. In response to the escalating situation, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated on Sunday that Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia would impose national sanctions on individuals involved in the suppression of protests in Georgia.
Putin's Visit to India In the Cards, No Exact Dates Yet
The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India is being prepared, but there are no exact dates yet, the Kremlin official said.
"I can confirm that the visit is indeed planned, it is being prepared. We are looking forward to this visit. But there are no exact dates yet," Peskov said.
Last Tuesday, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that the president received the invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India in 2025.
