Russia Tightens Import Tariffs on ‘Unfriendly’ Countries: What Does This Mean for Trade?

Since December 2022, Russia has been implementing targeted economic countermeasures against countries it considers harmful to its interests. With the most recent amendment to Government Decree №202240 in August 2025,…

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New Rules for Visa-Free Entry to Russia Starting June 30, 2025: Biometrics, Apps, and Digital Profiles

Starting June 30, 2025, the rules change for foreigners traveling to Russia without a visa. The Russian government is implementing the second phase of an experimental program focused on digital…

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Russian Currency Residency: Legal Obligations and Financial Consequences Explained

Anyone with experience doing business in Russia knows how complicated it can be to make payments abroad and receive payments from overseas. And I'm referring here to the obstacles created…

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