The paths of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery of the global economy remain impossible to predict. But it is becoming increasingly clear that, disruptive impact on international trade will leave a lasting mark. Companies should take a fresh, holistic view of the markets and trade relationships that are likely to drive growth and secure competitive advantage in the post-COVID-19 world.

In recent years, the relevance of searching for alternative solutions in the field of cross-border payments has been associated with sanctions restrictions against Russia, which negatively affect international trade not only in the Eurasia region, but throughout the world.