Ryabkov said BRICS is capable of responding to any “shutdown” by the United States
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- •Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that BRICS is creating alternatives to systems that, in his view, the United States can disable "with one button."
- •Ryabkov stated that BRICS is capable of responding to any potential "shutdown" by the United States of systems on which BRICS countries currently depend.
- •Ryabkov framed BRICS initiatives as proposals for alternatives to U.S.-dependent systems, including in areas such as finance and infrastructure.
- •The statements were made in the context of an interview reported by Russian outlets Kommersant, RBC, and TASS.
- •Ryabkov's remarks position BRICS as working toward greater autonomy from U.S.-controlled or U.S.-influenced global systems.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If BRICS members accelerate the development of alternative payment and settlement systems to U.S.-linked infrastructure such as dollar-based clearing networks Global financial institutions and multinational corporates may face a more fragmented payments landscape, increasing operational complexity and cross-border transaction costs.
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CurrencyUSD index (DXY)Increased Volatility
If BRICS advances credible alternatives to dollar-based payment and reserve systems, perceptions of long-term dollar dominance could be periodically challenged, increasing volatility in the USD Index.
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