The Russian government has drafted tax relief measures for Wildberries and its sellers following Ukrainian drone attacks on the retailer’s warehouses and logistics centers. The proposal would defer tax and insurance payments, freeze tax audits, and ease “administrative pressure” on businesses that suffered major losses, according to Russia’s Finance Ministry on Monday, Aug. 24.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. The measures would apply to sellers whose losses exceed 5% of their annual revenue, in which case they would receive a 12-month deferral on value-added tax (VAT), corporate tax, and other liabilities due between August 2026 and July 2027. Proposed tax deferrals After the grace period, affected Wildberries sellers would be allowed to clear the deferred liabilities through monthly installments over a further 12 months. According to The Moscow Times, a similar arrangement would be available to Wildberries & Russ (RWB) – the parent company of the e-commerce platform – with payment deadlines deferred until July 28, 2027, followed by a year-long installment plan. The relief proposal has been sent to the Russian cabinet for final approval by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The Moscow Times reported that the measures follow instructions from Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, who directed federal agencies and the Central Bank to organize emergency support for Wildberries and related businesses.