Russia mulls extra tax breaks for advanced microelectronics localization

Russian Deputy Industry Minister Vasily Shpak signaled at the Microelectronics forum that Moscow may introduce additional tax preferences for manufacturers who exceed current localization standards for electronic component base production. This continues Russia's ongoing import-substitution drive in semiconductors, but the proposal is preliminary and lacks specifics. It matters as a state-support signal for Russia's domestic chip industry amid Western export controls.