Russia extends food embargo against Ukraine

REUTERS

14:50, 14.12.2020

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The resolution on the destruction of sanctioned products imported to Russia was extended as well.

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Russia's government has extended the validity of special economic measures (food embargo) against Ukraine until December 31, 2021.

Read alsoPutin extends counter-sanctions, including against UkraineThe relevant resolution was adopted in line with Russian President Vladimir Putin' decree dated November 21, 2020, according to documents published on Russia's official portal of legal information, as reported by the Ukrainian news outlet Glavred on December 14.

At the same time, the resolution related to the destruction of sanctioned products imported to Russia was also extended until December 31, 2021.

Background

Earlier, President Putin prolonged economic sanctions against Western countries until the end of 2021.
The food embargo was extended for countries that have adopted anti-Russian sanctions, including Ukraine.

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