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Railway tariffs will increase by 1% from March 1: money will be used for security

The Federal Antimonopoly Service has approved an additional coefficient to freight railway tariffs: from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the surcharge will be 1% (coefficient 1.01). The measure is explained by the need to finance transport security measures and reduce the risks of violations during cargo transportation.

Cargo transportation

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

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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

The EAEU will assemble a single exchange space by 2029: 3 stages

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The EAEU plans to fully form a single exchange space by 2029. The program, approved in 2025, provides for three stages: from the harmonization of legislation and an international agreement to pilot tenders and the final launch. For foreign economic activity, this is a chance to get transparent price indicators and more predictable commodity flows.

Economy

The Federal Customs Service explained 16.7 of the Administrative Code: why both the declarant and the broker are fined

1,256 12.02

The Federal Customs Service has released a review of the practice under Article 16.7 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation — "invalid documents" during customs operations. Statistics show an increase in cases and a typical problem: the declarant transmits false information to the broker, which leads to an underestimation of payments. The review explains when only a representative, only the declarant, or both are involved, and why the declarant's guilt does not automatically releas

Customs and International Trade

The State Duma approved the procedure for the arrest and seizure of cryptocurrencies: assets will be recognized as property and will be able to transfer to a special address

730 12.02

The State Duma has passed a law that for the first time describes in detail the procedure for the arrest and seizure of cryptocurrencies in criminal cases. The digital currency was secured as property, and the investigation was allowed to act in two ways — to withdraw media (including "cold wallets") or transfer assets to a controlled address. The norm is important for practice: it reduces the chances that crypto assets will be withdrawn before a court decision, but at the same time raises the b

Cryptocurrency

Self-purchases in 2026: when they actually give growth, and when they burn the DRR and the check

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Self-purchases are often served as a universal accelerator: raise the card, block the negative, gain a foothold in the TOP and not lower the price. But in 2026, marketplace algorithms have become tougher to artificial signals, and the economy has become more sensitive to DDR, returns, and ratings. We analyze in which scenarios self-purchases can really have a short-term effect, and where they turn into an expensive illusion of growth and make it difficult to see real demand.

Marketplaces

Customs inspection in a new way: The Ministry of Finance has fixed deadlines, electronic notifications and recording of results

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The Ministry of Finance has approved a new procedure for customs inspection: the document establishes deadlines, electronic information exchange and a more formalized recording of results. Ministry of Finance Order No. 152n was registered by the Ministry of Justice on February 2, 2026 and will enter into force 180 days after its official publication. For foreign economic activity, this means increased predictability of the procedure and higher requirements for document availability and terminal

Customs and International Trade

REC and Federation Council competition "Women in Export": applications until February 13 — regions will compete for the best support practices

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Applications for the Support Leaders contest are open. Women in Export" from the REC and the Federation Council: it seeks and scales the best regional practices for supporting women entrepreneurs in foreign markets. Regional authorities and Export Support Centers are involved, and the key criterion is a measurable result: an increase in referrals, companies, and export contracts. The deadline for submission is February 13.

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Indian exports under 50% US tariff: Companies keep prices down but lose shipments

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US tariff pressure is forcing Indian exporters to choose between a discount and maintaining margins. The observed strategy is to keep the price even if shipments are falling, and at the same time look for new markets and rebuild logistics. At the same time, geopolitics complicates oil chains: refiners reduce their dependence on "toxic" supplies and pay for this by freight and reassembly of the raw material basket. Let's look at what this means for foreign economic activity in 2026.

Customs and International Trade

Kazakhstan will build 4 pharmaceutical plants for 173 billion tenge and localize 356 drugs

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Kazakhstan has approved investment agreements for four pharmaceutical projects: total investments are estimated at 173 billion tenge, and the localization plan includes 356 names of medicines, including socially significant ones. Production facilities will be located in Almaty, Almaty and Turkestan regions, and about 675 new jobs are expected. The projects should reduce the dependence of the market on imports and strengthen the sustainability of drug supplies.

Economy

WB has launched free shipments to warehouses: a special offer for some goods until February 15th

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Wildberries has opened a window for free shipments to warehouses using the "WB Warehouse" (FBW) model: from January 15 to February 15, some of the goods from the approved list can be delivered without paying for acceptance, including destinations with standard paid acceptance. For sellers, this is a chance to reduce the logistical cost and spread the leftovers by region faster, but the benefits can only be used if they are accurately included in the list and the delivery is prepared correctly.

Marketplaces

Wildberries has become a resident of the Russian Arctic and is building a sorting center in Arkhangelsk.

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RVB (Wildberries & Russ) received the status of a resident of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation and secured an agreement with the KRDV. The company plans to build a sorting center in the Arkhangelsk region with an area of about 50 thousand square meters. m. It should speed up delivery to the Arctic regions and expand the available assortment. The AZRF residency will give the project administrative preferences and tax benefits, and the region expects to strengthen its investment attra

Marketplaces

The Azov Sea Region's strategy until 2040: a course towards ecology and infrastructure

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The Russian government has approved a long-term Strategy for the sustainable development of the Azov Sea region until 2040, combining the environmental, infrastructural and economic priorities of the region. The document establishes the transition to a unified management system for the Azov Basin, providing for the restoration of the ecosystem, the development of transport and tourism, as well as improving the quality of life of the population of the coastal territories.

Economy

Iran has increased honey production and is strengthening its position in the global market

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Despite the drought and difficult climatic conditions, Iran increased honey production in 2025 and retained its place among the world leaders in the industry. The growth was achieved by increasing the efficiency of apiaries and focusing on the export of high-value varieties.

Economy

How states became the largest holders of Bitcoin in 2025

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In 2025, governments around the world have accumulated significant reserves of bitcoin — through seizures, mining, and treasury strategies. BTC sovereign balances have evolved from a theoretical phenomenon into a measurable factor in the global crypto market.

Cryptocurrency

China's key exhibitions in 2026: where to go for business in foreign economic activity

1,286 05.01

In 2026, China will host a series of key international exhibitions, which remain the most important entry points for businesses in the field of foreign economic activity. Personal involvement allows you to build direct relationships with manufacturers, reduce costs and find reliable partners without intermediaries.

Customs and International Trade

Tokenized shares have arrived in TON: Apple and Tesla can now be stored directly in the wallet

1,461 29.12

xStocks tokenized "shares" have expanded their presence: they are now supported in the TON ecosystem and can be stored directly in regular TON wallets. This shifts the ownership model from "service storage" to self-custody and opens up more scenarios, from simple trading to potential use in DeFi. However, along with convenience, restrictions on jurisdiction and compliance remain: access to such tools still depends on the user's country and the rules of intermediaries.

Cryptocurrency

The State Duma approved in the third reading the mitigation of responsibility in the customs sphere

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In the third reading, the State Duma approved a law that mitigates administrative liability in the customs sphere. The new rules provide for exemption from fines upon voluntary correction of errors in declarations before the release of goods, the introduction of minimum fines and the possibility of applying warnings instead of sanctions. This facilitates the work of a bona fide business and reduces administrative barriers.

Customs and International Trade

SPOT will be launched in Russia: imports from the EAEU will be taken under preliminary control

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In Russia, the concept of a system for confirming the expectation of delivery of goods, SPOT, has been approved. The new digital mechanism will start operating in July 2026 and will introduce mandatory preliminary import control, primarily from the EAEU countries, with the participation of the Federal Tax Service and the Federal Customs Service.

Customs and International Trade

Customs fines are mitigated: businesses will be given a chance to improve without punishment

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In the first reading, the State Duma approved a bill that changes the approach to administrative responsibility in the customs sphere. The document provides for the exemption of bona fide participants in foreign economic activity from fines upon voluntary correction of errors, introduces minimum liability thresholds and expands the use of warnings instead of sanctions.

Customs and International Trade

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