TechDemand for Chinese AI models surges in Russia as prices and payments prove easier
Clients of Russia’s major business cloud platforms sharply increased their use of Chinese large language models in 2026. Qwen and DeepSeek accounted for 21.2% and 13.5% of tokens on Yandex AI Studio, while Chinese-model use on MWS Cloud grew elevenfold. Market participants cited comparable quality, lower prices, and easier payment amid sanctions on Western companies.
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Demand for Chinese AI models surges in Russia as prices and payments prove easier