Russia blocks Armenian imports over ‘sanitary concerns’
Russian customs have blocked the entry of a number of Armenian lorries for ‘violating sanitary measures’, as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. The lorries are believed to be carrying fruits, vegetables, flowers and fish.
Russia has frequently introduced restrictions of imports from neighboring countries on ‘sanitary grounds’, including Armenia,

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