Looming new eco-taxes threaten Russia’s pollock sector

The new bill could worsen the already dire financial situation impacting the industry.

According to Russia’s Pollock Catchers Association (PCA), the new law will lead to a sixfold increase in far eastern fishermen's expenses — According to Russia’s Pollock Catchers Association (PCA), the new law will lead to a sixfold increase in far eastern fishermen's expensesPhoto: RFC

Evgeny Vovchenko

Correspondent

Published 8 September 2025, 11:36Updated 8 September 2025, 11:36

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