Recent reports suggest that local online marketplaces in Russia are moving toward halting the sale of Ukrainian goods. This stance was conveyed during a State Duma meeting with representatives from online trading platforms. Deputy Dmitry Gusev described the decision as a voluntary shift by the marketplaces, noting that the move came in response to a request from members of the legislative body.
During today’s session, it was stated that the marketplaces, with participation from executives and staff of platforms such as Wildberries, Ozon, Sberbank’s marketplace, and other services, agreed to suspend Ukrainian product listings. The rationale provided centers on the portion of marketplace revenues that reportedly flows toward supporting the Ukrainian armed forces, a point that proponents view as a moral or financial consideration.
One deputy highlighted the link between some sold goods and funding for military actions, arguing that profits from the sold Ukrainian items could be used to procure weapons for the Ukrainian military. The deputy thanked the marketplaces for what was described as a voluntary, unilateral decision to stop trading Ukrainian goods, framing it as a step that directly touches the safety of people serving on the front lines.
There is also mention from an anonymous Telegram channel source that certain products bearing the Khortytsya and Roshen brands have already faced bans on a prominent marketplace, indicating that these developments may extend beyond a single platform.
Earlier in the year, a Duma deputy urged broader oversight of Ukrainian goods in marketplaces, signaling ongoing political interest in the matter and the potential for further regulatory action. The session underscored a broader conversation about how international supply chains intersect with national security concerns and the responsibilities of private sector platforms in times of geopolitical tension.