Russia’s financial obligations within the United Nations system have become more complicated because of Western sanctions and fluctuations in exchange rates. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Alimov said that, despite this, his country was continuing to make the payments.
Alimov made the remarks on October 14 in Rome during the World Food Forum of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The Russian diplomat said the sanctions had made it more difficult both to transfer funds to programs within the UN system and to pay contributions to international organizations.

Ruble transfers and correspondent accounts are being used
Alimov said the sanctions had particularly complicated the transfer of funds to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme, adding that different methods had been developed to deliver the funds to the recipient organizations.
These methods include transfers in rubles and the opening of correspondent accounts. Alimov said the excessive compliance requirements imposed by financial institutions had turned into the fulfillment of unnecessary additional obligations.

Moscow continued its UN contributions
Alimov said Russia had continued paying its mandatory and voluntary contributions to the United Nations budget. He said fluctuations in exchange rates had complicated the transactions, but that Russia continued to fulfill its financial obligations.
The Russian official said the secretariats of international organizations understood the importance of Russia’s assistance and were interested in continuing cooperation. Alimov maintained that Russia was a reliable and honest partner on payments.