Russia Mulls Commodity Trading Centers to Bolster BRICS Economic Sovereignty

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4 hours ago

Russia has reportedly unveiled a plan to lessen its dependence on the U.S.-dominated global financial system. The plan, a response to crippling Western sanctions, proposes establishing mutual centres for trading commodity resources.

This latest move follows Russia’s ongoing efforts to develop alternative payment methods beyond the reach of the U.S. and its allies. It comes just days after the expiration of a U.S. license allowing transactions with key players in Russia’s financial system. According to a report by Bitcoin.com News, this expiration is expected to complicate and increase the cost of Russian businesses trading with China in yuan.

While details of the plan remain undisclosed, officials reportedly express confidence that the proposals will enable Russia and its partners to insulate themselves from the effects of sanctions.

“This measure will ensure the independent pricing system and strengthen the sovereignty of BRICS economies,” the report said.

The report’s unveiling comes less than two weeks before the BRICS economic bloc’s annual summit in Kazan, Russia. By establishing commodity centers, Russia, a major commodity producer, aims to continue trading without sanctions concerns.

In addition to these proposals, Russia has resorted to barter trade to evade sanctions. For these alternatives to be effective, the institutions involved must maintain unhindered access to their domestic markets, even in the face of international restrictions. A Business Insider report states Russia’s proposed commodity trading centers involve trading parties using their respective national currencies.

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