Key facts
- Russia is banning imports of cherries, sour cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, and grapes from Armenia.
- The ban takes effect on June 2.
- Russia's agricultural watchdog cited the presence of "dangerous pests" as the reason for the ban.
This action by Russia follows a pattern of imposing trade restrictions on Armenia, which has been seeking closer ties with the West. The ban on agricultural products, particularly fruits, could significantly impact Armenia's export economy and highlights the use of trade as a geopolitical tool.