RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT EASED EMBARGO ON FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL IMPORTS FROM WESTERN COUNTRIES
June 1st, 2016
The Russian government has decided to ease its extended embargo on imports of food and agricultural products to Russia from Western countries, according to the Russian ministry of agriculture.
An official statement said exports from the European Union, USA, Norway, Australia and Canada of poultry meat, frozen beef, plus dried and frozen vegetables used to make baby food in Russia would be allowed into the country.
Under an order signed by Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, importers will have to prove their products are being supplied directly to ...
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