Russia has announced a ban on the export of more than 200 products and equipment of foreign production by the end of the year as part of Moscow’s response to sanctions imposed in connection with hostilities in Ukraine.
The measure applies to goods and equipment that were previously imported to Russia from abroad.
“The list includes technological, communication and medical equipment, vehicles, agricultural machinery and electrical equipment – just over 200 items,” – said in a statement signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
“This measure is necessary to ensure stability in the Russian market,” the order said.
This measure will affect all foreign countries, but exceptions may be made for members of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union and the Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, which were occupied by Russia.
In addition, the government has banned the export of “certain species of wood” to countries that have “committed hostile acts” against Russia. The list includes 48 countries, including the EU and the United States.