Russia Expands Ban on Armenian Food Imports

Russia bans import of Armenian fish and fruits

Russia imposed ‘temporary restrictions’ on the imports and transits of Armenian stone fruits to the EAEU.

By Yousef Bardouka

Russia extends Armenia import bans to apples, eggplants, and dried fruit. Pashinyan promises subsidies for affected exporters.

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has banned imports of potatoes, eggplants, pome fruits — apples, pears, and quince — and dried fruit from Armenia, effective June 3, 2026.