Vasiliev noted that the point of this statement is for the US to realize that alleged anti-Russian sanctions, including possible plans to disconnect Russia from SWIFT, do not matter.
Since such a decision, according to the Americanist, can be described as a "shot in the foot."
“Since Russia is reducing its dependence on the dollar, therefore, interest in international payment systems is decreasing ... By abandoning the dollar, Russia will use not only the ruble to a greater extent, but also the currencies of other countries on a parity basis: both the Chinese yuan and the Indian rupee.
This also matters, because this is also a signal for these countries, and maybe for many others, to gradually abandon the dollar, ”said the interlocutor of RT.
Also, in his opinion, a possible rejection of the dollar for European countries is an opportunity to strengthen the position of the euro and the financial independence of these states.
Earlier, Lavrov said that US actions undermine confidence in the dollar.
He added that Washington's actions make the US currency risky "for international settlements."