Afghanistan, Dec. 10 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said U.S. sanctions against Moscow remain in place, prompting countries worldwide to explore alternatives to dollar-based payment systems.
On Wednesday, December 10, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said U.S. President Donald Trump has shown no urgency to lift sanctions against Moscow and has, in fact, implemented additional restrictions.
Lavrov told TASS that Trump accused President Joe Biden of "weakening confidence in the dollar and pushing BRICS countries to seek alternative payment systems," but emphasized that Biden alone is not responsible for the situation. He noted that U.S. sanctions play a key role in shaping the global financial landscape.
The Russian minist...