In response to international sanctions, Russian businesses are returning to barter systems, a practice that has dated back to the Neolithic era. Astarta Agrotrading's recent agreements with Pakistan illustrate this trend by exchanging chickpeas for rice and mandarins.
The Kremlin has struggled to replace imports effectively and has now produced a guide to help businesses navigate barter transactions, reflecting a significant shift in trade practices due to sanctions.
While discussing barter opportunities with Chinese companies, Russian businesses encounter blockages with payments via Chinese banks, indicating the continued impact of U.S. sanctions despite their efforts to find alternative trading partners.
The agreements made by Astarta Agrotrading are seen as a test case for this new barter system, involving unresolved issues like customs taxes and the exact volume of goods being traded.
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