Russia's foreign debt lowest since 2006 central bank

Government and private-sector liabilities abroad have dropped below $300 billion

The amount of debt owed by the Russian state and private companies to foreign financial institutions has dropped below $300 billion for the first time since 2006, the Bank of Russia reported on Friday.

As of October 1, foreign liabilities amounted to $293.4 billion, having decreased by $24.5 billion, or 7.7%, s