Digital Technologies as a Tool for Overcoming Sanctions Restrictions in the Foreign Economic Activity

  Under conditions of intensified sanctions pressure and the transformation of the global economic system, digital technologies play a crucial role in adapting the foreign economic activities of Russian regions. This article examines digital instruments as mechanisms for overcoming disruptions in traditional trade, logistics, and financial chains.  Particular attention is paid to the development of alternative payment infrastructures, including the Bank of Russia’s Financial Messaging System, the digital ruble, and cross-border solutions based on central bank digital currencies.  The study analyzes the potential of blockchain technologies, digital financial assets, and smart contracts in international trade, as well as the role of electronic trading platforms and state digital export support systems. It is shown that artificial intelligence and big data technologies form an analytical foundation for forecasting sanctions risks, optimizing logistics routes, and automating compliance procedures. Based on the analysis of international experience (Iran, China, DPRK) and Russian practices, the article proposes strategic directions for the digital transformation of regional foreign economic activity, including the creation of a unified digital space within the EAEU, the development of cross-border e-commerce, and accelerated import substitution of critical software.  The study concludes that digitalization is a key factor in enhancing the resilience of regional economies under sanctions.