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The central Bank of Brazil has launched testing of the Drex digital real for direct cross-border B2B payments from the UAE. Payments are made without correspondent banks — through a direct CBDC bridge between Drex and the digital dirhams. This is the first expansion of the Brazilian pilot beyond the BRICS partners. For Russian companies using the UAE as a settlement hub, this is a new contour for potential payment schemes.

The Federal Customs Service proposed to legally oblige marketplaces to indicate the country of origin, HS code and customs declaration number in the cards of goods from outside the EAEU. The initiative has been sent to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. At the same time, the joint responsibility of trading platforms for counterfeit goods is being discussed. For importers, the product card becomes a public part of the customs dossier.

The largest Russian banks are part of the capital of marketplaces. VTB has announced the purchase of 5% in the digital financial assets of Wildberries & Russ. The structures of the Savings Bank are negotiating the acquisition of about 30% in Ozon through the share of AFK Sistema. Both deals were announced on the eve of SPIEF 2026. For the market, this is not just a financial investment — it is a strategic merger of banking and trading infrastructures.

Roseximbank presented a comprehensive product for foreign economic activity settlements: lending in yuan, multicurrency settlement accounts in currencies of friendly countries, and support for foreign trade contracts. The product is aimed at companies trading with China, the EAEU countries and the Global South. For importers with a high proportion of Chinese supplies, it is an alternative to an expensive ruble loan with currency risks.

Russia is expanding its connection to CIPS, the Chinese interbank settlement system. A number of Russian second-tier banks have gained direct access to CIPS, bypassing correspondent chains through third countries. This reduces transaction costs, shortens deadlines, and reduces dependence on intermediaries in settlements with China. For companies trading with China, the practical expansion of operational payment channels.

The spans of a new automobile bridge over the Tumannaya River were connected on the Russian-North Korean border. The bridge will connect Khasan (Russia) and Tumangan (North Korea). The construction was carried out simultaneously on both sides. After the completion of the work and the opening of the checkpoint, this will be the first road crossing between the countries — until now there was only a railway connection.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russian and Chinese companies have reached the final stage of agreeing on specific contracts for the Power of Siberia-2. The route has been determined, and political decisions have been made at the leadership level. Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirmed that an understanding on key parameters has been reached, and a result is expected in the near future. On May 21, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced China's readiness to strengthen cooperation on t

Russian companies transfer logistics en masse to third-party operators. The reasons are the high key rate and the shortage of warehouse space. It is unprofitable to build your own warehouse at a loan cost above 14%. 3PL operators are recording a sharp increase in demand for comprehensive storage and delivery services.

Starting from September 1, 2026, paper waybills will lose their legal force. Electronic shipping documents are becoming mandatory for everyone — not only for logistics specialists, but also for any business that sends or receives goods. About 3,000 OKVED codes, or up to 95% of Russian entrepreneurs, fall under the law. The deadline is three months away.

Starting from September 1, 2026, changes in the work and rest regime of drivers will come into force. The main thing for cargo carriers is that in some cases the driver will be able to work up to 10 hours per shift more than twice a week, but only if the working day is divided into parts and weekly limits are met. Fines for violations range from 2 to 50 thousand rubles, depending on the subject.