Putin: US Exploits Both Allies and Other Economic Actors

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States at the VTB investment forum "Russia Calling!", stating that the US was taking advantage of its allies and other players in the global economy.

"The United States is in charge. VTB CEO Andrei Kostin already said that they share with some others, with their allies. [But] no, it turned out that in practice they also exploit their allies. As well as all other economic players," Putin noted.

Experts estimate that the monopoly of large Western banks will be undermined in the near future, Putin has said.