Russia has banned the export of more than 200 products and equipment produced abroad by the end of the year as part of Moscow’s response to sanctions imposed over the conflict in Ukraine.
The measure applies to goods and equipment that were previously imported into Russia from abroad.
“The list includes technological, communication and medical equipment, vehicles, agricultural machinery and electrical equipment – a total of more than 200 types of goods,” said an order signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
“This measure is necessary to ensure the stability of the Russian market,” the order said.
The measure will affect all foreign countries, but exceptions may be made for members of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union and Georgia’s breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
In addition, the government has banned the export of “certain types of timber” to countries that have “committed hostile acts” against Russia. The list includes 48 countries, including EU and US countries.
Russia accounts for one-fifth of the world’s forests, and further use of this resource could help the country reduce its economic dependence on oil and gas.
