Russia to destroy Ukrainian and Turkish products from Jan 1

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"Any product that does not meet the quality requirements is utilized, it is common practice. Nothing new in this issue," Popova said.

However, she did not specify the way how exactly the goods would be destroyed.

Read alsoRussian embargo covers Ukrainian agricultural products, raw materials, foodstuffs"This issue is now being considered, but it does not matter how it will be utilized – the most important is that it shouldn't enter the country," Popova said.

She said that the Ukrainian and Turkish goods imported before January 1 would not be withdrawn from the shops.