Russia Denies Sanctions on Armenian Agri-Products
Galuzin noted that some Armenian officials are imposing restrictions on the supply of certain categories of the country's products as sanctions from Russia.
Consensus
- Russia denies that it imposed sanctions on Armenian agricultural products.
- The restrictions on Armenian agricultural products are due to violations of phytosanitory standards.
- Russia has requested an inspection report from Armenia regarding sanitary checks.
- The restrictions have been in place since late May.
- The restrictions apply to certain categories of agricultural products including apples, pears, eggplants, potatoes, dried fruits, cherries, grapes, and live fish.
- Russia has indicated it may lift the restrictions after receiving a report from Armenia.
Points of divergence
- The restrictions were imposed due to violations of phytosanitary norms. — vedomosti
- Russia expects Armenia to provide a report on investigation and a clear plan for compliance with veterinary and phytosanitary requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- The problem is not with tomatoes, but with trains: Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not see 'sanctions' in bans on Armenian product shipments — Фонтанка
- Galuzin called Armenia's statement on Russian sanctions a manipulation — Ведомости
- Russian Foreign Ministry refutes statements about sanctions on agricultural products from Armenia — Вести