Russia has nearly doubled import duties on hard liquor from “unfriendly” countries. Imported hard liquor will now carry a 35% duty, with a minimum of five euros per liter, up from the previous 20% duty and a three-euro-per-liter floor. The increase is described as a temporary measure, in effect through the end of 2027. The Russian news agency Interfax, citing an explanatory note to the draft federal budget, reported that the higher duties will add 10 billion rubles to the budget in 2027.