Putin on Trade Between Russia and Other CIS Countries

In the period from January to October 2022, trade between Russia and other CIS countries increased by 6.6 percent, reaching $81.5 billion. This was announced today by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the unofficial summit of CIS countries held in St. Petersburg.

"There are grounds to suggest that by the end of the year, it will reach $100 billion," he noted.

It is important to mention that the unofficial summit of CIS countries is currently taking place.