Russia may ban imports of fruits, vegetables from UkraineOctober 15, 2014 - 16:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said Wednesday it may impose restrictions on imports of fruits and vegetables from Ukraine starting from Oct 21, according to RIA Novosti. Russia suspects Ukraine of re-exporting EU agricultural products, banned by Russia in response to Western sanctions earlier this year. Rosselkhoznadzor requested Ukraine to provide information about the country’s agriculture and harvest in various regions and “present other convincing guarantees that agriculture products, supplied to Russia, were produced in Ukraine” before Oct 21. If Ukraine fails to grant the request, “Rosselkhoznadzor reserves the right to introduce additional protective measures, such as restrictions on imports of agricultural products, produced in Ukraine or transited via its territory.” Earlier this year, Russia halted imports of Ukrainian milk and milk products, cheese, certain brands of alcohol, potatoes, soy and soy products, sunflower seeds, canned food, pork and beef. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |