Batch of Armenian goods, banned from import to Russia, sent to EU - Pashinyan

YEREVAN. June 2 (Interfax) - The first batch of Armenian goods banned from being imported to Russia has been redirected to other countries, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

"A number of business delegations are already working and the first batch of roses and vegetables has already been sent. When it reaches its destination, I will share what countries it was sent to. No product will be left behind. These are EU markets and others," Pashinyan told Armenian reporters on Tuesday.

As reported, Russia's plant and animal health watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has imposed temporary restrictions on imports of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, leaf vegetables, and strawberries from Armenia, effective May 30, 2026, until appropriate procedures for ensuring the safety of shipped products are developed.

Rosselkhoznadzor announced in addition that Armenia must suspend the certification of live fish and fish products intended for export to Russia starting June 2.