The Bank of Russia has announced that digital ruble transactions for state payments will be commission-free until 2027. Starting in 2027, the central bank will introduce fees, including a 15-ruble charge for transfers by legal entities and a 0.3% fee for individual payments. The digital ruble, which is intended solely for payment purposes and does not accrue interest, will see expanded access by September 2026, as part of broader efforts to enhance digital asset regulation and implement counter-financial terrorism measures.