“The risks of secondary sanctions have grown…”

Nabiullina emphasized that these sanctions have complicated import payments, extending supply chains and increasing costs.

This decision by Russian lawmakers aims to mitigate the economic challenges posed by sanctions and ensure smoother international trade operations.

Anatoly Aksakov, the head of the Duma lower house of parliament, reportedly told lawmakers, “We are taking a historic decision in the financial sphere” by passing this legislation. 

https://www.zerohedge.com/crypto/russia-legalizes-bitcoin-international-trade-bypass-sanctions