Tsipras said the unwillingness of lenders to “throw” Greece from the euro zone – RBC

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras

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Three creditors represented by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission does not seek to ‘discard’ Greece from the eurozone. Accordance with the opinion in an interview expressed EFV Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

«I do not believe that they want to throw us out of the euro, and they will not do it. The bankruptcy of a euro-zone countries will have to pay a heavy price throughout the euro area “- said the politician (quoted by Reuters).

Tsipras noted that the Greek authorities do not put on a referendum the question of withdrawal from the euro zone. According to him, the referendum will act as a continuation of the negotiations on the provision of financial assistance.

«For the last five months, we have done everything possible to reach an agreement. However, the lenders after each assignment Greece put forward additional requirements. Their position – extortion. The referendum is a continuation of the negotiations “, – said Prime.

Tsipras pledged that Greece will pay the debt to the IMF in the event that” if there is an agreement with the creditors. ” He pointed out that since last August Athens have not received any payment organization. According to him, the authorities seek to conclude with the “troika” equitable agreement.

The Prime Minister said that his government will remain in power if the participants in the referendum to be held on July 5 agreement with the position creditors. According Tsipras, in this case, the authorities will “respect” the choice of the people, but will not “serve” him. The politician said that the ultimatums creditors will lead to poverty that does not allow Greece to “raise its head».

June 29 the rating agency Standard & amp; Poor’s downgraded the rating of Greece from the SCC to CCC-. The agency estimated the likelihood that the country will come out of the euro zone, 50%. Experts S & amp; P noted that default on commercial debt may occur in the next six months.

On Saturday, June 27, euro zone finance ministers refused to renew the program of financial aid to Athens, which expires on 30 June. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called the condition of creditors “ultimatum” and announced a national referendum. It inhabitants of the country to decide whether to agree to Athens with the requirements of the IMF, the ECB and the European Commission.

Earlier today, the newspaper The Wall Street Journal, citing a source in the government said that on June 30 Greece will not pay € 1 , 6 billion IMF. Head of Fund Christine Lagarde has said it would promptly notify non-payment of the IMF executive board.