Russia's Minpromtorg pushes to equalize marketplace conditions for foreign and domestic sellers

Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade (Minpromtorg) is urging faster adoption of legislative amendments to equalize working conditions, including commission rates, for foreign and Russian sellers on online marketplaces. This signals a potential regulatory shift that could raise costs for cross-border e-commerce platforms and foreign sellers, while protecting domestic players. The move reflects ongoing state intervention in Russia's platform economy, with implications for international trade flows and market access.