Russia to Temporarily Ban Imports of Armenian Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines
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- Russia will impose temporary import restrictions on fresh sweet cherries, sour cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, and grapes from Armenia starting June 2, 2026.
- Rosselkhoznadzor cited frequent violations of phytosanitary safety regulations.
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Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) is implementing temporary restrictions on several types of fruits imported from Armenia. These restrictions are set to begin on June 2, 2026.
MOSCOW, June 1. /TASS/. Russia will introduce temporary restrictions on imports of fresh sweet cherries, sour cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines and grape from Armenia starting June 2, 2026, said the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision, Rosselkhoznadzor.
Restrictions are introduced for fruits "originating and shipped from the Republic of Armenia and for transit of mentioned products to member-states of the Eurasian Economic Union until an appropriate algorithm for ensuring the safety of shipped products is developed," the authority said.
The watchdog records more frequent instances of violations during supplies of Armenian fruits to Russia. "Rosselkhoznadzor repeatedly sent information to the Armenian side regarding violations during supplies of quarantinable products," the regulator added.
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Perspectiva de IA — posibilidades, no hechos
Armenia will work to develop an 'appropriate algorithm' for ensuring the safety of its fruit exports to meet Russian requirements.
Probable · En semanas
The import restrictions will lead to a temporary decrease in the supply of these fruits in the Russian market.
Muy probable · En semanas
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific violations of safety regulations were recorded?
- What is the expected duration of these restrictions?
- What measures will Armenia take to address these violations?
- Will these restrictions affect other Armenian exports to Russia?
