Kremlin: Russia Not Seeking to Abandon Dollar as BRICS De-Dollarization Advances

The Kremlin stated Russia is not seeking to abandon dollar transactions, signaling openness to various payment methods as BRICS national-currency trade expands ahead of the New Delhi summit. This softens prior de-dollarization rhetoric, likely aimed at reassuring markets and partners. The shift matters as it may reduce near-term pressure on dollar dominance and signal pragmatic economic diplomacy.