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Maxim Oreshkin's speech on "world 2046" is not futurology for the sake of spectacular theses, but an attempt to describe how trade and logistics will change over a long period: the growth of BRICS and the Global South, the power of digital platforms, demographic pressure and the acceleration of technology. For foreign economic activity, the conclusion is simple: the winner is the one who controls the data, payment rails and access to the digital storefront, not just tariffs and routes.

Starting from July 1, 2026, trucks from the EAEU countries risk stopping at the border without a valid QR code: the pilot SPOT starts on April 1, and then the system will link access to a preliminary document from the Federal Tax Service and, in the second half of the year, to reserving the amount for VAT and excise taxes. Lawyers advise changing contracts now: a valid QR code should be a condition for departure for loading, otherwise a simple one due to customer errors will fall on the carrier.

A detailed list of product types has been published for which the marketplace can request documents during placement. The table shows where a rejection letter or a voluntary certificate is sufficient, and where a declaration, certificate of conformity, or certificate of state registration is required. For sellers and importers, this is a quick way to estimate the launch dates of the card in advance and not lose the season due to “unexpected” moderation.

The BRICS are discussing the creation of a single payment system based on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs): India is promoting the idea of "linking" national CBDCs for trade and tourism settlements and may take the initiative to the BRICS 2026 summit. This is not a "single currency", but new payment "rails" that will potentially speed up transfers and reduce fees. We analyze the benefits for foreign economic activity and barriers — from interoperability to compliance and clearing.

Global markets enter 2026 in the "news decides" mode. Geopolitics is once again influencing expectations for oil, defense budgets, and the volatility of individual industries. Against this background, the crypto market looks more restrained, and investors are more likely to discuss the sustainability of business models and the quality of regulation rather than quick X's. The focus of the week is Venezuela, investment risks and a reassessment of market scenarios.

Holidays in China are a rare moment when you can stop the race for shipments and focus on the main thing: the supply economy. Instead of "roughly calculate" — the exact figures for the white contract, payment via r/s, taxes and the actual cost of the route China → Russia. Two calculators help you make a quick decision: to take or not to take, whether there is a margin and where it is lost.

The talks between Russia and the UAE in the Kremlin on January 29 became a conversation not only about politics, but also about the risks that directly affect foreign economic activity. The agenda includes the escalation around Iran, diplomatic efforts in Ukraine and the development of trade and investment cooperation. For logistics, this means one thing: the Middle East is becoming a key hub for routes and settlements, and the cost of errors in compliance and insurance will increase.

Tatarstan plans to fully launch its logistics complex in 2026. Deng Xiaoping is a container transportation site between Russia and China. The project fits into the region's strategy: strengthening multimodality, developing inland waterways and turning the Sviyazhsky junction into a hub where the railway, autologistics and the river-sea route converge. For foreign economic activity, this means new opportunities in terms of speed, cost and sustainability of supply chains.

If the company does maintain a full EDI, 2026 makes the UPD the center of closing documents: separate electronic invoices/acts in the previous formats go away, and the "separate" scheme quickly creates reconciliation gaps and slows down the closing of periods. This is especially painful on marketplaces: there are a lot of operations and adjustments, and any mistake in the primary instantly turns into suspended amounts and chaos in accounting. The solution is the process owner, a single registry,

China began to crack down more harshly on the scheme by which new cars were exported as used: a large batch of cars for Russian buyers was detained at the border in Suifenhe. It is based on the "180 days" rule and increased control over the export of "zero used goods". For the market, this means increased risks of gray imports, longer deadlines, and a gradual shift to more transparent supply chains.