Russia does not hurry to make Russian ruble regional currency, Alexander Lukashenko says

SVETLOGORSK REGION, April 7 (BelTA) – Russia does not hurry to strengthen the influence of the Russian ruble, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said during his working trip to the Gomel oblast on April 7. “How can one speak of the intentions to make its currency a regional and, maybe, global one in the future (as US dollar or Yen are) and at the same time do nothing to reach the goal?” the head of state stressed. We would like to see real steps showing that the processes such as increasing the use of Russian ruble in payments and strengthening of the Russian ruble – are really worth something, he added. According to Alexander Lukashenko, the Russian side is not eager to make practical steps in this direction yet. “If Russia wants to have the regional currency, it is more profitable for them to do it with Belarus,” the President noted. “We can wait; there is no critical moment for us about it now. If they decide to do anything, we will only welcome it,” he said. The Belarusian Head of State believes it is early to negotiate the turning of the Russian ruble into the EurAsEC currency. “No one, apart from Belarus, is ready for such proposals,” the President said.

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