Possible extension of the sanctions will have no impact on the key projects of Railways in Russia, but may affect the expansion of the organization's projects abroad, told reporters the head of monopoly Vladimir Yakunin.

"we have a balanced portfolio. We have the majority of long-term borrowings (foreign currency - ed.), short term loans - all rouble. From this point of view, I think we're more resilient than most of our colleagues and partners in Russia. Naturally, in these circumstances (Possible extension penalties - ed.) will be felt in terms of expanding our work in foreign markets, where it is necessary the use of currency - European and American, " said Yakunin.

The head of Russian Railways said that from a strategic point of view the key projects are located in Russia and are funded rubles.

The EU and the US imposed punishment for Russia and a number of Russian organizations, limiting their debt financing. The Firm Railways in this "black List" has not got.


Western countries From March 2014 has repeatedly imposed sentences because of the position of Russia in Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices were the limits imposed in March 2015, when was expanded US sanction List.

A list of Russian citizens and organizations that have come under penalties - in the material of the Fin news

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