Pashinyan asked Putin to resolve the issue of restrictions on the export of goods from Armenia to Russia
27.07.2026,
22:32
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to take measures to resolve the issue of restrictions on the export of goods of Armenian origin to the Russian market, the press service of the Armenian government reported.
YEREVAN, July 27. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to take measures to resolve the issue of restrictions on the export of goods of Armenian origin to the Russian market, the press service of the Armenian government reported.
During the telephone conversation, the interlocutors exchanged views on issues on the Armenian-Russian agenda, in particular, they discussed problems that have arisen in the area of bilateral economic cooperation.
Pashinyan emphasized that restrictions on the supply of Armenian products to Russia contradict the legal framework of Armenian-Russian relations, as well as the norms of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). In this regard, he asked the Russian president to take measures to resolve the situation.
The Prime Minister also confirmed Yerevan's readiness to resolve emerging issues through an open, partner-based, and friendly dialogue.
Restrictions on the supply of Armenian products to Russia
Since the end of May, Russia has been gradually introducing restrictions on the supply of certain products from Armenia, citing violations of phytosanitary requirements.
The restrictions include flowers, mineral water, certain alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, berries, grapes, potatoes, dried fruits, and later live fish and fish products, and, starting on July 27, dairy products.
The restrictions also include a ban on the transit of products of Armenian origin through Russia to other EAEU countries.
During the telephone conversation, the interlocutors exchanged views on issues on the Armenian-Russian agenda, in particular, they discussed problems that have arisen in the area of bilateral economic cooperation.
Pashinyan emphasized that restrictions on the supply of Armenian products to Russia contradict the legal framework of Armenian-Russian relations, as well as the norms of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). In this regard, he asked the Russian president to take measures to resolve the situation.
The Prime Minister also confirmed Yerevan's readiness to resolve emerging issues through an open, partner-based, and friendly dialogue.
Restrictions on the supply of Armenian products to Russia
Since the end of May, Russia has been gradually introducing restrictions on the supply of certain products from Armenia, citing violations of phytosanitary requirements.
The restrictions include flowers, mineral water, certain alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, berries, grapes, potatoes, dried fruits, and later live fish and fish products, and, starting on July 27, dairy products.
The restrictions also include a ban on the transit of products of Armenian origin through Russia to other EAEU countries.
