Russia

Proposed e-cigarette ban in Russia may boost sales of traditional cigarettes, with last year's market growth at 18.9%.

Authorities in Tver, Russia cracked down on e-cigarette sales with a large-scale operation, seizing over 3800 suspect products.

Russian government raises fines for selling tobacco and nicotine products to minors, with penalties ranging from 200 to 12,000 USD.

New regulations on nicotine product circulation in Russia will take effect from March 1, 2025, according to Garant on January 13.

Russian State Duma passes bill raising fines for selling tobacco, e-cigarettes, and hookah to minors. Lead by Vyacheslav Volodin.

Russian Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin proposes cross-party legislation to ban e-cigarette sales with broad support from factions.

Russia introduces new law restricting non-smoking additives in tobacco products, with potential fines up to $20,000 for selling to minors.

Russian Duma chairman launches survey on banning e-cigarette sales, with 88% of voters supporting the proposal.