Banks and companies in Russia are preparing to disconnect from SWIFT. Their first "moral and technical" readiness was announced by First Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich at the seventh session of the UN International Model.

"Of course, this (disabling Russia from Swift - ed.) Is unpleasant, because it will complicate the work of companies, banks, slow down this work, will necessitate the use of outdated technologies for information transfer and settlements," Dvorkovich said. "Nevertheless, due to the fact that this threat has been repeatedly voiced, our financial institutions and companies are morally and technologically ready for this."

The Russian government is ready to "meet with dignity" any problem, including disconnection from the system of international settlements, the Deputy Prime Minister stressed.

According to Dvorkovich, such restrictions on the part of the West can have a negative impact not only on the Russian economy, but also on companies in Europe and the United States.

"This would be a crazy act on the part of our partners. Obviously, they - I do not mean specific individuals making such a decision, but companies that work in the US and Europe - this will also do harm, "said Dvorkovich, adding that" this applies not only to the disconnection from SWIFT " .

As we reported in late January, Russia may again lose its connection with SWIFT. Such a proposal was discussed in the framework of new US sanctions. At the same time at the international economic forum in Davos, the deputy prime minister assured that "it is possible to work without SWIFT".

At the same time, he expressed his hope that the trip would not happen, since it was "quite an aggression". Otherwise, said Dvorkovich, Russia "has possible reciprocal steps."

For the first time, a possible disconnection of Russia from the world financial system was started in 2014 after the introduction of the first sanctions in connection with the situation in Ukraine. Then SWIFT decided not to disconnect Russia, despite the recommendations of the European Parliament, finding them to violate rights and damaging companies.