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The Federal Customs Service of Russia and China are working on digital data exchange

The Federal Customs Service of Russia and China are working on digital data exchange

After signing a memorandum between the Federal Customs Service of Russia and the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China on the sidelines of Putin's visit, the agency is working on mechanisms for digital data exchange with the Chinese side. Vladimir Ivin, Deputy Head of the Federal Customs Service, presented the direction for CIPR-2026. The integration of the two countries' systems is the next step towards speeding up customs clearance after the personnel memorandum.

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The Federal Customs Service of Russia and China have agreed on customs cooperation

The Federal Customs Service of Russia and China have agreed on customs cooperation

On the sidelines of Putin's visit to Beijing, Valery Pikalev, head of the Federal Customs Service of Russia, and Sun Meijun, head of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of personnel training. At the same time, the parties discussed simplification of customs procedures for priority goods. The memorandum is not the final document, but the beginning of a systematic interaction between the two services.

Customs and International Trade

Putin to sign 40 agreements in China: energy and transport

Putin to sign 40 agreements in China: energy and transport

On May 19-20, Putin arrives in China on an official visit. About 40 documents are ready for signing — energy, transport, industry, and the nuclear industry. The delegation includes five deputy prime ministers, eight ministers, heads of the Central Bank and major state corporations. The visit is timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Russian-Chinese Treaty on Good Neighborliness.

Economy

Putin has taken control of discounts on marketplaces

Putin has taken control of discounts on marketplaces

Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, personally clarified how the refusal of marketplaces from compulsory discounts at the expense of sellers is progressing. Reshetnikov replied: Ozon and Wildberries have already agreed, and the agreement will soon be consolidated into law. For tens of thousands of sellers, this is a direct signal that a practice that has been eating up margins for years is living out its last months.

Marketplaces

Putin signed the law on SPOT: money in advance from June 1

Putin signed the law on SPOT: money in advance from June 1

The President signed a law on the SPOT system. Starting from June 1, importers from the EAEU countries are required to make a security payment before crossing the border. Cargo will not be allowed to enter Russia without a QR code. The business has less than a month and a half left to prepare.

Customs and International Trade

Tax transition period in 2026: a signal of support for SMEs

Tax transition period in 2026: a signal of support for SMEs

Putin instructed to consolidate a transition period for small and microbusiness in 2026 so that companies could choose the optimal tax regime. The order also specifies the task of providing a simplified procedure for the formation and submission of tax reports.

Economy

Putin created the BRICS National Committee to link businesses and departments

Putin created the BRICS National Committee to link businesses and departments

Russia has established a National Committee for Business Cooperation in BRICS, a new "interface" between business and federal agencies. It was headed by Maxim Oreshkin. We are analyzing why Moscow needs such a tool against the background of the increasing complexity of trade within the BRICS and what practical effects this can have on foreign economic activity and logistics.

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Business Committee: It will be headed by Oreshkin.

Putin created the BRICS National Business Committee: It will be headed by Oreshkin.

Russia has established a National Committee for Business Cooperation within the framework of BRICS. It will be headed by Maxim Oreshkin, the composition must be approved within two months. The Committee aims to link businesses and government agencies and prepare proposals on areas of work within the BRICS Business Council, which may affect foreign economic activity procedures and logistics chains.

Policy

Putin and Ramaphosa got on the phone: what was discussed in conjunction with BRICS and G20

Putin and Ramaphosa got on the phone: what was discussed in conjunction with BRICS and G20

The President of Russia and the President of South Africa had a telephone conversation: the focus is on the international agenda and coordination at the BRICS and G20 venues. For businesses, such contacts are important not for statements, but for the "background of the transaction": from payment infrastructure and insurance to the conditions of access to goods and the stability of logistics routes. We are analyzing the signals provided by the dialogue between Moscow and Pretoria and how it may a

Policy

Putin and the UAE leader in the Kremlin: Iran, Ukraine and trade — what it means for foreign economic activity and logistics

Putin and the UAE leader in the Kremlin: Iran, Ukraine and trade — what it means for foreign economic activity and logistics

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.

Policy

Putin and the Iranian president discussed energy and transport in a telephone conversation

Putin and the Iranian president discussed energy and transport in a telephone conversation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in a telephone conversation. The focus was on energy, transport infrastructure and the international agenda, as well as the exchange of festive greetings on New Year's Eve.

Policy

Russia has become China's largest European trading partner with a turnover of up to $250 billion.

Russia has become China's largest European trading partner with a turnover of up to $250 billion.

Russia has taken the first place among European countries in terms of trade with China. According to President Vladimir Putin, the trade turnover between the two countries has approached $250 billion, reflecting the high level of trust and strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing.

Economy

Putin: trade between Russia and Indonesia grew by 17% and continues to accelerate

Putin: trade between Russia and Indonesia grew by 17% and continues to accelerate

Russia and Indonesia are strengthening trade and economic cooperation and demonstrating steady growth in mutual trade. At a meeting in the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin noted that cooperation is developing "steadily," and trade growth has reached 17% in the first nine months of 2025. The countries are expanding their partnership and preparing new areas of cooperation.

Policy

Putin: there won't be a single BRICS currency yet — we're betting on a gradual transition

Putin: there won't be a single BRICS currency yet — we're betting on a gradual transition

Vladimir Putin said that the creation of a single BRICS currency is not yet considered an urgent task. The President stressed that the process requires caution and must eliminate the mistakes that Europe once made when introducing the euro with varying degrees of readiness of countries.

Policy

Putin called for expanding settlements in national currencies: BRICS is preparing a new financial contour

Putin called for expanding settlements in national currencies: BRICS is preparing a new financial contour

President Vladimir Putin called for speeding up the transition of the BRICS countries to settlements in national currencies, emphasizing their growing role in international trade. This step strengthens the financial independence of the association and reduces dependence on Western currencies and infrastructure.

Policy

Putin called for a complete "whitewashing" of the economy and work out of the shadows

Putin called for a complete "whitewashing" of the economy and work out of the shadows

President Vladimir Putin has stated the need for full legalization of economic activity in Russia, stressing that any form of shadow trade in the country is unacceptable. His words became the starting point for a new discussion of measures to increase business transparency, improve tax control and eliminate avoidance schemes. The issue of whitewashing the economy comes to the fore in the context of the strengthening of the domestic market and the structural restructuring of trade.

Economy

Why Putin's interview for India Today turned out to be one and a half times longer: what was behind the 100 minutes of direct dialogue

Why Putin's interview for India Today turned out to be one and a half times longer: what was behind the 100 minutes of direct dialogue

Vladimir Putin's interview for India Today became unexpectedly longer — instead of the agreed hour, the conversation lasted 100 minutes. The Indian side explained that the Russian president showed keen interest in the topics under discussion and did not limit himself to the standard format. The prolongation of the conversation has become a symbol of the special atmosphere and growing trust in relations between Russia and India.

Policy

Putin announced the launch of the SCO Development Bank: the organization is forming its own financial architecture

Putin announced the launch of the SCO Development Bank: the organization is forming its own financial architecture

The SCO countries are moving towards creating their own financial architecture: Vladimir Putin announced the preparation of a Development Bank and the strengthening of settlement mechanisms in national currencies. Russia, China, India and Iran supported the course towards economic sovereignty and the launch of new integration projects.

Policy

Russia to create mega-data centers for BRICS: how the country will become a global data hub

Russia to create mega-data centers for BRICS: how the country will become a global data hub

Russia is preparing for a large-scale technological breakthrough that could radically change its position in the global digital arena. In response to President Vladimir Putin's order to boost the country's technological development, the Association of Data Processing Centers (ADC) is proposing an ambitious project to create mega-data centers for the BRICS countries.

Economy

Putin and Vietnamese PM discuss growth of economic ties at SCO summit

Putin and Vietnamese PM discuss growth of economic ties at SCO summit

During the meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Tinh discussed the current level and prospects of economic cooperation between the two countries.

Economy

Articles

Educational exchanges as the foundation of business interaction

Educational exchanges as the foundation of business interaction

The new year 2026 has been declared the year of education for the Russian Federation and China. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have agreed to hold cross-years of education in 2026-2027. Russia and China have long been developing relations in energy, trade, innovation, and culture; now the focus is shifting to education.

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