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Russia Slides Into Historic Debt Default as Payment Period Expires

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia, on the newest of 2 developments

Russia could be entering its first major foreign debt default for over a century, after a grace period on two international bonds lapsed on Sunday night.

NBC10 Philadelphia's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. What's the impact of a Russian debt default?

    Headline from FOX 61 Hartford ·

  2. Newest

    Russia Slides Into Historic Debt Default as Payment Period Expires

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

Reports & sources

54 articles, oldest first.

  1. Washington Times

    What’s the impact of a Russian debt default? (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Russia is poised to default on its foreign debt for the first time since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, further alienating the country from the global financial system following sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine.

  2. Berkshire Eagle

    EXPLAINER: What's the impact of a Russian debt default? (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    Russia is poised to default on its foreign debt for the first time since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, further alienating the country from the global financial system amid its war

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Russia Slides Into Historic Debt Default as Payment Period Expires (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Russia could be entering its first major foreign debt default for over a century, after a grace period on two international bonds lapsed on Sunday night.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Russia faces possible debt default as payment deadline expires | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Moscow has failed to meet a deadline for over $40 billion in outstanding debts, as Western sanctions squeeze the Russian economy. The Kremlin has downplayed the news, insisting it has enough to pay what it owes.

  5. Forbes

    Russia Defaults On Its Foreign Debt As Grace Period For Payment Expires, Moody’s Says (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Russian government has blamed economic sanctions by the West for creating “artificial barriers” that prevent it from making the payments.

  6. Hot Air

    Russia is about to default on its debt (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    But what would a default mean for the global market?

  7. Newsweek

    Russia debt default will damage country for years to come—Economist (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Russia has accused the West of trying to drive the country into an artificial default.

  8. CBS News

    Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918, White House says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Western sanctions have damaged Russia's economy and spurred many foreign companies to exit the country.

  9. Portland Press Herald

    Russia defaults on loans for 1st time in a century as sanctions muddy next steps (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Given the damage already done to the economy and markets, the default is mostly symbolic for now.

  10. Digital Journal

    Russia denies defaulting on debts (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Russia said that two of its debt payments were prevented from reaching creditors, pushing the country closer to its first foreign default.

  11. NBC News

    Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time in more than a century (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Kremlin, which has the money to make payments thanks to oil and gas revenues, swiftly rejected the claims, and has accused the West of driving it into an artificial default.

  12. Forbes

    Russia Defaults On Its Foreign Debt As Grace Period For Payment Expires, Reports Say (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Russian government has blamed economic sanctions by the West for creating “artificial barriers” that prevent it from making the payments.

  13. The Guardian

    Russia defaults on debt for first time since 1998 – reports (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Kremlin owes about $40bn but has been shut out of international financial system since invasion of Ukraine

  14. Insider

    Russia has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time in more than a century, reports say (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Russia has the money to pay its foreign debts, but sanctions are blocking payments from moving through the global system.

  15. WMUR

    West pushes Russia into its first foreign debt default since 1918 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Russia has defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time since the Bolshevik revolution more than a century ago.

  16. Al Jazeera

    Russia defaults on foreign debt for the first time since 1918 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Russia has pushed back against the default designation, saying it has the funds to cover any bills.

  17. Oil Price

    Russia Defaults On Foreign Debt For The First Time In 104 Years (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Sanctions levied against Russia are beginning to weigh on its economy, with the country defaulting on foreign debt obligations for the first time in over 100 years

  18. Digital Journal

    Blocked Russian payments: what impact for Moscow and creditors? (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Russia acknowledged Monday that two interest payments on its debt didn't make it to creditors, an event which could be considered a default, even if

  19. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918 (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Russia has defaulted on its foreign currency debt for the first time in more than a century, as tough Western sanctions designed to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine restrict its

  20. NBC 6 South Florida

    Russia on the Brink of Historic Debt Default as Payment Period Expires (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Russia could be entering its first major foreign debt default for over a century, after a grace period on two international bonds lapsed on Sunday night.

  21. FOX Business

    Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1918 following sanctions (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Russia has defaulted on its foreign-currency sovereign debt for the first time since 1918 because of Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

  22. Wyoming Public Media

    What's happening with Russia's 1st default on foreign debt in a century (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The clock ran out on Russia's payments. But there's a twist: Russia does not consider itself in default because the country has the money, just its payments have been blocked by Western sanctions.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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