Russia Maintains Economic Sovereignty Despite Geopolitical Challenges

• Russia has demonstrated economic resilience since 2022 by prioritizing domestic self-sufficiency, food security, and non-resource exports despite international sanctions.
• The Russian Export Centre (REC) is actively promoting the "Made in Russia" brand, expanding into Global South markets, and leveraging international e-commerce platforms.
• President Vladimir Putin emphasizes a new investment cycle and the development of independent technological and financial institutions to strengthen national sovereignty.

Economic Performance and Trade

• Non-resource, non-energy exports increased by 9% in 2025, with overall non-resource exports rising by 11% and mechanical engineering exports by 28%.
• Friendly nations now account for 86% of Russia's export structure.
• The government aims to increase total exports by two-thirds by 2030 compared to 2023 levels.
• The "Made in Russia" program includes a retail network, most notably in China, and 50 online storefronts across 21 major international e-commerce platforms.

Sovereignty and Future Outlook

• Sanctions have accelerated the transformation of Russia's agricultural and industrial sectors, shifting focus toward self-sufficiency.
• Russia is building its own financial, technological, and logistical infrastructure to reduce dependency on legacy global systems.
• At the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin framed global changes as opportunities to establish Russia's own standards, brands, and capabilities.
• Between 2021 and 2024, capital investment grew by nearly 38% in real terms, with further investment cycles viewed as the primary driver for sustained future growth.