News, page 2
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Digitalisation of customs operations discussed at the Eastern Economic Forum
Sergey Shklyaev at the EEF outlined EAEU digital customs administration, the single transit system and data exchange with third countries.
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EAEU and SCO plan joint activities
At the EEF, Daniyar Imanaliev discussed EAEU–SCO trade cooperation; a 2027–2030 action plan is to be signed in Beijing on 17 September.
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Customs officers dismantle organized group trafficking synthetic drugs
FCS Russia and the Interior Ministry shut down an α-PVP supply channel to Kyrgyzstan; more than 3 kg of the drug were seized.
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Moscow customs shut down cigarette smuggling channel from Belarus
Central Operational Customs seized 6.7 million cigarette packs from Belarus valued at over RUB 1 billion; a case was opened under Article 226.1.
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Sergey Shklyaev: EAEU border checkpoints are being fitted with advanced technology
The EEC minister visited Kraskino and Khasan checkpoints: portal scanners, plate recognition and a common Union standard for border operations.
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Daniyar Imanaliev holds working meetings at the Eastern Economic Forum
EEC Minister Daniyar Imanaliev discussed trade cooperation with the SCO and Cambodia at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
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Volgograd customs find roe deer skull in baggage of passenger flying to Turkey
At Volgograd Airport, officers seized a roe deer skull with antlers from a passenger bound for Antalya without a declaration or veterinary permits.
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Bakytzhan Sagintayev takes part in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
At the SCO Plus summit in Bishkek, leaders discussed the economy, digitalisation, transit corridors and Central Asian transport links.
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EEC discusses new customs simplifications for authorised economic operators
An EEC AEO working group reviewed release before declaration, operations at operator sites and model goods-accounting requirements.
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Novosibirsk customs seize nearly 40 kg of jade from Dubai-bound passenger
Tolmachevo officers found 29 unprocessed jade stones (~40 kg) in two suitcases; an Article 16.3 administrative case was opened.
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FCS Russia Head Valery Pikalev congratulates the Customs Academy on Knowledge Day
Valery Pikalev greeted Russian Customs Academy staff and students on Knowledge Day as FCS Russia marks its 35th anniversary year.
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EAEU countries exchange views on WTO reform
Chaired by Andrey Slepnev, the EEC WTO working group discussed priorities for the organisation’s reform talks.
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Andrey Slepnev: new EAEU trade deals could create over 300,000 jobs
EEC Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev assessed job and export gains from EAEU deals with Mongolia, the UAE, Indonesia and India.
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Sagintayev: significant scope to expand EAEU–Vietnam cooperation
In Bishkek, the EEC Board Chair and Vietnam’s vice president reviewed the FTA and trade growth to USD 8.3 billion in 2025.
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Pulkovo customs find undeclared handcrafted violins on three passengers
Pulkovo customs seized six undeclared handcrafted violins worth over 2.3 million roubles from passengers flying to China.
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EEC advances trade and economic cooperation with Thailand
The EEC and Thailand’s ambassador reviewed customs and technical regulation, logistics and the 2027 working group meeting.
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Aleksandr Subbotin holds talks with Armenia’s Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan
In Yerevan, the EEC minister and Armenia’s deputy PM reviewed the alcohol TR, conformity assessment and mutual trade.
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Customs stop smuggling of Soviet state awards to Germany
Postal and Chelyabinsk customs seized seven Soviet awards in a parcel to Germany; four are cultural valuables, with a case under Article 226.1 of the Criminal Code.
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Aleksandr Subbotin discusses technical regulation with Armenian officials
In Yerevan, the EEC technical regulation minister reviewed the EAEU TR system, draft regulations and conformity assessment with Armenian agencies.
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Customs seize 13.5 tonnes of undeclared electronics worth RUB 123 million in Moscow shopping complex
Domodedovo customs seized about 13.5 tonnes of undeclared Apple and Dyson goods worth RUB 123 million; legalisation requires a declaration and RUB 35 million in duties.
