The government has extended the ban on the export of foreign equipment

The ban on the export of certain goods and equipment has been extended for another two years. In total, the list approved by the government contains more than 200 items, including technological, telecommunications and medical equipment

The temporary ban on the export of certain goods and equipment from Russia, including foreign-made, is extended for another two years - until the end of 2025. The corresponding decree dated December 23 is posted on the government website.

“The export restriction applies, among other things, to technological and medical equipment, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, turbines, nuclear reactors, fiber-optic cables, certain types of aircraft, radar instruments, batteries, metal processing machines,” the resolution says.

It is emphasized that the export of such equipment is prohibited to all foreign countries, with the exception of member states of the Eurasian Economic Union ( EAEU ).

The document stipulates that export restrictions will not apply to samples of medical devices previously imported to Russia for state registration. The ban will also not apply to refrigeration equipment, certain types of pumps and a number of categories of ships.

Restrictions on the export of goods by systemically important organizations and their subsidiaries are being relaxed. The decision on the export of goods by these companies will be made by the government based on proposals from relevant ministries and departments.

The list of goods and equipment that are temporarily prohibited from being exported from the country was determined by the government in March 2022. In total there are more than 200 items on the list. This includes technological, telecommunication and medical equipment, vehicles, agricultural machinery , electrical equipment, railway cars and locomotives, containers, turbines, machines for metal and stone processing, monitors, projectors, remote controls, panels, etc. An exception was made for countries — partners in the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

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The export ban does not apply to goods of Russian origin confirmed by an appropriate certificate.

The Ministry of Economic Development explained that the ban is necessary “so that these products are not exported under various pretexts (repairs, maintenance) and continue to be used in key sectors of the economy - transport, agriculture , digital technologies, subsoil development, industry.” “These measures are a logical response to the [sanctions] imposed against Russia and are aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted operation of key sectors of the economy,” a ministry representative said in March last year.