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Putin bans foreign-made clothing for Russian army from 2026

By 2027, the requirement would extend to fabrics and knitted materials used in production, which must be domestically manufactured.

• August 12, 2025
Putin in camouflage
Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday banning the procurement of foreign-made clothing and related gear for the country’s armed forces starting in 2026.

According to the decree, as of January 1, 2026, all uniforms and other clothing items for the Russian Armed Forces must be produced by Russian companies with manufacturing facilities located within the country.

By 2027, the requirement would extend to fabrics and knitted materials used in production, which must be domestically manufactured.

The measure aims to entirely exclude the purchase of foreign-made clothing and materials for military use, the decree stated.

Military clothing and gear include uniforms, insignia, underwear, bedding, special clothing, footwear, equipment, and sanitary items.

Such supplies are procured through the Russian state defence order system.

(Xinhua/NAN)

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