Statement by Minister of finance Oleksandr Danylyuk on the so called “Russian debt”

Once again Russia is saying different things in different circumstances to suit its own purposes. Yesterday, Minister А. Siluanov re-states Russia's clear position that it treats the alleged Russian Eurobonds as official bilateral debt. This directly contradicts what is said by its proxy on its instruction and for its benefit in the English litigation. In any event, Ukraine has made its position on the alleged Russian debt clear in that litigation. At the same time Ukraine adheres to its obligation of good faith owed to the IMF on the issue.