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Exactly. Few weeks ago Russia has banned all milk products from Lithuania. Official reason was low quality, but that's simply funny as the same products are exp
by kbart 13y ago
Exactly. Few weeks ago Russia has banned all milk products from Lithuania. Official reason was low quality, but that's simply funny as the same products are exported to EU countries, that generally have higher quality standards. More likely was unofficial reason: revenge for problems caused to Gazprom. So yes, it is a common practice for Russia to imply import bans as a political reasoning.
- vidarh 13y agoThe milk thing has another possible/likely reason: Lithuania holds the EU presidency at the moment, and will host a summit that amongst others will involve free trade agreements with Ukraine, as well as initiate talks with Moldova and Georgia about further cooperation. Russia has made it very clear they take a dim view of more ex-Soviet states coming under EU influence, in part because they want their own customs union and closer integration with these countries.