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May 28 from https://meduza.io/en

Russia bans imports of vegetables and strawberries from Armenia. Elections there are less than two weeks away. — Meduza

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance is banning imports of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, and strawberries from Armenia, effective May 30, calling the restrictions “temporary.” “The decision was made in connection with the increased frequency of violations involving shipments of Armenian fruit and vegetable products to Russia and in order to ensure...

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May 28 from https://www.themoscowtimes.com/

Russia Ramps Up Pressure on Armenia With Produce Import Ban

Russia will suspend imports of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from Armenia, the country’s agricultural safety watchdog said Thursday, marking a sharp escalation in trade restrictions as Yerevan pursues closer ties with the European Union. “Rosselkhoznadzor is introducing temporary restrictions starting May 30, 2026, on the import of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, fresh herbs and...

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May 20 from https://www.themoscowtimes.com/

Russia Wants Armenia Back in the Fold. It May Be Too Late.

Years of slowly growing tensions between Yerevan and Moscow have crescendoed in recent weeks as Armenia prepares for national elections on June 7. The competition is expected to be riddled with attempts by Moscow to exert its influence. In April, Armenia hosted the European Political Community (EPC) summit. For comparatively small Armenia, historically aligned with Russia, it is difficult to...

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