Sputnik — Russia Launches Own 'SWIFT' Service, Links Up 91 Credit Institutions

Almost 91 domestic credit institutions have been incorporated into the new Russian financial system, the analogous of SWIFT, an international banking network.

The new service, will allow Russian banks to communicate seamlessly through the Central Bank of Russia. It should be noted that Russia's Central Bank initiated the development of the country's own messaging system in response to repeated threats voiced by Moscow's Western partners to disconnect Russia from SWIFT.…

Then first step is in place in replacing Western financial dominance capable of being used for political purposes.

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Russia Launches Own 'SWIFT' Service, Links Up 91 Credit Institutions