Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree on September 28, extending the execution period of the ruble settlement order for gas trade from October 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027. The ruble settlement order stipulates that foreign buyers must deposit rubles into a Russian supplier's bank account in Russia before payment can be completed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree on September 28, extending the execution period of the ruble settlement order for gas trade from October 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027. The ruble settlement order stipulates that foreign buyers must deposit rubles into a Russian supplier's bank account in Russia before payment can be completed.