Overchuk: problems with phytosanitary requirements for Armenian fruit supplies to Russia
24.08.2026,
16:38
Russia is ready for a constructive dialogue with Armenia, but there are certain problems on the Armenian side.
YEREVAN, August 24. /ARKA/. Russia is ready for a constructive dialogue with Armenia, but there are certain problems on the Armenian side. This was stated by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, commenting on the situation with Armenian fruit supplies to the Russian market and farmers' protests due to difficulties in selling them.
"We are ready for a constructive dialogue with Armenia, but there are certain problems on the Armenian side," Overchuk told the Yunashev Live Telegram channel.
According to him, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut recently discussed these issues with the Armenian Minister of Economy.
"Phytosanitary control requirements must be met. It's not a question of quality; there are various diseases involved," the Russian Deputy Prime Minister said.
Overchuk thus commented on the situation surrounding the supply of Armenian fruit and the protests by farmers facing problems selling their produce.
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 beverages and 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.
"We are ready for a constructive dialogue with Armenia, but there are certain problems on the Armenian side," Overchuk told the Yunashev Live Telegram channel.
According to him, Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut recently discussed these issues with the Armenian Minister of Economy.
"Phytosanitary control requirements must be met. It's not a question of quality; there are various diseases involved," the Russian Deputy Prime Minister said.
Overchuk thus commented on the situation surrounding the supply of Armenian fruit and the protests by farmers facing problems selling their produce.
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 beverages and 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.
