Trade turnover between Belarus and Russia — $25 bln in 6 months. With five Russian regions, the annual trade turnover exceeded $1 bln last year. In the fourth quarter of the year, new negotiations will be held in Minsk and Moscow at different levels. The common trade bank will already be visible and it remains crucial to identify the main cooperation projects with a focus on import substitution for the upcoming 2025. Another Lastochka will run between the capitals from the end of November.