27 Nov 2012 17:05

Russia not to alter reserves structure due to difficulties in euro zone - Medvedev

PARIS. Nov 27 (Interfax) - Russia does not intend to change its reserves structure due to the difficult situation in the euro zone, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told a press conference in Paris.

"We're not changing [our plans for our reserves] and hope our colleagues from the European Union can cope with the difficulties as quickly as possible," he said.

Around 42% of Russia's reserves consisted of euros at the end of last year.