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Russia Directs Ministries to Draft Plan to Expand State Fish Purchases by March 2026

The proposals will prioritize supplies for school meals as well as the healthcare system.

Overview

  • The Cabinet instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to work with the Finance, Education, and Health ministries, Rosrezerv, Rospotrebnadzor, and other federal bodies.
  • Agencies were tasked with preparing proposals to increase procurement of fish products for state and municipal needs.
  • The government set March 5, 2026 as the deadline for submitting the joint proposals.
  • The instruction initiates a planning phase rather than an immediate increase in purchase volumes.
  • The directive was published on the government website and reported by RIA Novosti on November 18, 2025.