If Russia's payments are stuck in escrow, wouldn't the lenders be affected the most?
I don't think Russia is really backed against a wall.
https://www.mining.com/web/whos-still-buying-fossil-fuels-from-russia/

@jameslavish

If you work 40 hrs/wk: at 5% inflation and after 5 years, you need a 28% pay raise or to work 44 more hours (*one full extra week* per month+) to make up the difference.

This is inflation