Russia Issues Sweeping Ban on Armenian Imports After Pashinyan’s Victory (opens original article in a new tab)

Russia imposed a ban on most Armenian imports, citing pest concerns, following Armenia's election victory for a pro-West party.

• Russia banned imports of food, seeds, flowers, wood, and fertilizer from Armenia.
• The ban follows reports of pest infestations and is part of growing economic pressure on Armenia.
• Russia also restricts transit of banned goods to Eurasian Economic Union countries.