Sat 09 Nov 2024 ▪
5 min read
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by
Luc Jose A.
As global economic tensions redefine financial and political alliances, the role of the US dollar and potential alternatives is coming to the forefront. At the Valdai forum in Sochi, Vladimir Putin clarified Russia's stance on the use of the dollar in response to US sanctions that restrict its access to this currency. This statement is made in a global context where several nations, particularly within the BRICS, are exploring alternatives to the monetary dominance of the United States. Analyzing this Russian strategy, which combines pragmatism with the exploration of new economic options, helps to better understand the current issues and the prospects for a new international financial balance.