New Ukrainian embargo on Russian goods to come into force in February
An extended embargo on newly listed banned goods from Russia will take effect in early February as stated in the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers decision № 28 from 20 January.
Added to the extended list of banned goods approved on December 30th 2015 were onions, green tea, prepared or preserved fish, white chocolate, pellets, candies containing alcohol, chewing gum, marmalade and jelly, corn flakes, biscuits and crisp
It is worth noting that the list of banned goods has been constantly changing. As is known, at the end of December 2015, the Cabinet of Ministers imposed a ban on the importation of some Russian goods in response to the Russian sanctions against Ukraine.
On the 13th of August 2015, the Russian Federation decided to add Ukraine to the list of the countries subject to a trade embargo. On July 28th, 2014, Russia banned the import of dairy and preserved products from Ukraine, then on July 31st juices were added. On October 22nd regulated plant products were placed on the list and on the 10th of December 2015 chicken products were added as well.