17 Countries Owe Russia $27Bln – Reports

17 Countries Owe Russia $27Bln – Reports

Seventeen countries

owe Russia a total of $27 billion, with most of the country’s lending made through arms deals or unreported political loans, according to a tally by Russia’s RBC news website.

The Finance Ministry

estimated this year that 25 countries and other legal entities owe Russia $39.4 billion, including through government bonds.

Russia classifies data from its export finance and loans program as a state secret.

The Moscow Times

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/08/19/17-countries-owe-russia-27bln-reports-a66918