News, page 5
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FCS Russia head Valery Pikalev visits Crimea customs
Valery Pikalev reviewed H1 results at Crimea customs and presented departmental medals and a certificate of honour to officials.
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FCS Russia head Valery Pikalev holds meeting at Donetsk customs
Valery Pikalev chaired a meeting at Donetsk customs on H1 2026 results, staffing and awards for officials.
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Sheremetyevo customs seize over 14,000 topazes and garnets from traveller to India
Sheremetyevo officers seized 14,000+ cut topazes and garnets worth RUB 10m from a foreign traveller bound for Delhi.
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FCS head Valery Pikalyov on working visit to Lugansk Customs
FCS head Valery Pikalyov visited Lugansk Customs to discuss infrastructure, performance and student internships; awards presented to officials.
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EAEU customs declaration initiatives reviewed at EEC
EEC working group reviewed five initiatives on goods declarations, including clothing, footwear and marked goods.
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EEC adopts safety technical regulation for paint and coatings
The EEC Council adopted TR EAEU 053/2026 on paint safety: uniform requirements, marking and state registration. Effective from 2028.
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EEC seminar maps trade barriers and cooperation with China
At EEC headquarters, participants reviewed China market access and cooperation ahead of the sixth EAEU–China Joint Commission meeting.
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Unified EAEU customs transit system takes effect
From 29 June, the EAEU unified customs transit agreement applies: single declaration, e-seals and data exchange between customs authorities.
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EEC Council extends zero import duties on selected fuels
Zero import duties on gasoline, diesel, aviation and marine fuel extended for one year; additives to motor gasoline also zero-rated.
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Krasnodar customs find 317 semi-precious stones in parcels from Thailand
Krasnodar and Central Postal Customs seized 317 semi-precious stones worth over RUB 9 million in twelve parcels from Thailand; four criminal cases opened.
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FCS head Pikalev reviews new dormitory construction at Elektronika sanatorium
In Mineralnye Vody, Valery Pikalev discussed a 52-bed dormitory wing at the Elektronika sanatorium; handover is planned for Q4 2027.
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FCS head Pikalev inspects customs operations at Verkhny Lars crossing
At Verkhny Lars in North Ossetia, the FCS head reviewed crossing infrastructure, SPOT controls for EAEU freight, an electronic queue and a pilot e-ticket system.
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FCS head Pikalev inspects Dagestan crossings on Russia–Azerbaijan border
Valery Pikalev toured Yaragh-Kazmalyar and Tagirkent-Kazmalyar in Dagestan: North–South corridor traffic, cooperation with Azerbaijan customs and freight flow records.
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Upgraded Pogranichny checkpoint opens in Ussuriysk customs area
Upgraded Pogranichny checkpoint in Primorsky Krai can handle up to 500 trucks and 200 coaches daily; cargo lanes from 29 June, tourist buses from 30 June.
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EEC extends transitional period for metro rolling stock regulation
The EEC Board extended TR EAEU 052/2021 transitional provisions by 36 months until 2 January 2030, pending interstate standard development.
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EEC updates standard lists for fat and oil products regulation
The EEC Board approved updated lists: 22 voluntary standards and 106 test methods. Effective 180 days after publication.
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EEC and WOAH hold consultations on bovine spongiform encephalopathy
EAEU veterinary authorities discussed WOAH BSE status, targeted surveillance and export requirements for beef with WOAH experts.
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FCS delegation inspects southern Russia–Kazakhstan border crossings
Valery Pikalev toured Vishnevka, Polynny and Karauzek: North–South corridor traffic, upgrades with Rosgranstroy and mobile-team SPOT operations.
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FCS delegation visits Volga customs checkpoints on Kazakhstan border
Valery Pikalev inspected eight crossings in the Samara and Saratov regions: traffic at Mashtakovo and Sagarchin, SPOT operations and mobile teams.
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Tula customs seize 123 Nazi-symbol items in parcel from Germany
One hundred twenty-three Nazi-era items seized in a parcel from Germany; a 55-year-old Tula collector ordered them online. Administrative case under Article 16.3, fine and confiscation.
