
Mikhail Mishustin reported an increase in industrial production, retail trade and agriculture
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The meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council is taking place in Minsk with the participation of the heads of government of the EAEU member countries.
The GDP of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) grew by more than 1% in the first half of 2026. The growth occurred due to an increase in industrial production, retail trade and agricultural production.
MINSK, October 2 - RIA Novosti. The GDP of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in the first half of 2026 grew by more than 1%, this was due to an increase in industrial production, retail trade and agricultural output, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
The Prime Minister of the Russian Federation takes part in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council (EMIC) in Minsk.
“Based on the results of the first half of the year, the gross domestic product grew by more than 1% - due to an increase in industrial production, retail trade and agricultural output,” Mishustin cited the dynamics for the EAEU countries.

Exchange prices for gas in Europe decreased by 2% to $846 per thousand cubic meters. October futures on the TTF index are trading lower relative to the previous day's settlement price of $863.4.

Over the past 12 months, the demand for IT specialists in Russia has fallen by 32.5 percent. The share of vacancies in the IT sector among highly qualified personnel decreased from 13.7 to 12 percent, reports the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that the GDP of the EAEU countries has grown by more than 1% since the beginning of 2026. The growth is due to an increase in industrial production and trade. Mutual trade turnover between the countries of the union over seven months increased by 10% compared to last year.

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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that lifting the ban on diesel fuel exports is possible only if there is a surplus on the domestic market. The authorities continue to monitor the situation; the priority remains providing fuel to agricultural producers and citizens.