In an unexpected shift from traditional monetary exchanges, Russia has turned to barter trade to maintain economic activity amid ongoing sanctions related to the Ukrainian conflict. In a new trade agreement with Pakistan,

Russia has been facing immense pressure due to the sanctions imposed by the West. These sanctions, led by the United States and its allies, have severely affected the Russian economy, making it difficult for businesses to conduct regular transactions and cross-border payments.

A Russian company will export chickpeas and lentils in exchange for tangerines and rice from Pakistan amid difficulties in cross-border payments due to Western sanctions, Tass news service reported.

A Russian company will reportedly barter with Pakistan as the Kremlin struggles to make payments across borders.

To bypass difficulties in processing payments, Russia and Pakistan have entered into a barter trade deal for agricultural products