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Russia plans to introduce organized recruitment of foreign workers — a targeted hiring system based on electronic registries of employers and employees. The first stage of the experiment is expected from March 1, 2027, and the second after January 1, 2029. The draft is at the discussion stage, and the final timelines and rules depend on the law to be adopted.
Otabek YusupovThe Russian Foreign Ministry expects to receive clarifications from Kazakhstan on the QazETA electronic permit system, which also affects citizens of EAEU countries. Moscow emphasizes respect for Kazakhstan's sovereign right to regulate migration issues.
Sevara AzamovaOfficial spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said Moscow expects additional clarifications from the Kazakh side on the procedure for applying the new decree on mandatory electronic entry permits to the country. According to her, the new rules affect citizens of EAEU member states.
Sevara AzamovaFormer US National Security Advisor John Bolton, speaking with Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, said Armenia is unlikely to join the EU in the foreseeable future and suggested Yerevan focus on trade with the West. He also reacted positively to the possible withdrawal of the Russian military base from Armenia.
Sevara AzamovaPress secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said on October 21 that the Kremlin has not yet reviewed the joint report by the governments of the EAEU countries on the consequences of a possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the union. The report is being prepared on the instructions of the EAEU leaders from May 2026, and its consideration is scheduled for December.
Javlon TursunovOn October 22, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Chairman of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintayev. The parties noted growth in trade turnover and investment, Uzbekistan's participation in sectoral programs of the EAEU, the approval of a 'roadmap' for harmonizing technical regulation, and agreed on a new cooperation plan.
Sevara AzamovaKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow's position on a possible energy truce with Ukraine remains the same: Russia seeks peace, not a truce. He also noted that a full settlement is impossible without Kyiv's participation and commented on statements by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and a report on the possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the EAEU.
Javlon TursunovThe administration of St. Petersburg has banned foreign citizens working on the basis of a work patent from employment in medicine, hairdressing, cosmetology, retail trade, and physical culture. The restrictions are in effect until the end of 2026 and do not apply to citizens of EAEU countries or foreigners with a work permit. Employers have been given a deadline of December 15. The authorities explain the measures as a fight against informal employment.
Aziz KarimovThe Government of Kazakhstan has approved new rules for the entry, stay and exit of foreigners. The QazETA electronic permit is introduced from October 24, 2026, and becomes mandatory from July 1, 2027. The document is issued free of charge at least 72 hours before the trip and is valid for 180 days. The requirement applies to citizens of EAEU countries, visa-free states, as well as India, Iran and Turkey; a number of categories are exempt.
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