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A sovereign default can lead to a banking crisis and higher prices for consumers.

Video. Russia claims it has made first debt payment and avoided a default

Updated: 17/03/2022 - 10:30 GMT+1

There were fears that Moscow would default on its bond payments after having its assets frozen due to the invasion of Ukraine.

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