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Russia will impose restrictions on the import of cherries, apricots, and grapes from Armenia starting June 2

01 June 2026 23:53 (UTC +04:00)

Rosselkhoznadzor (Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) will impose temporary restrictions on the import of cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, and grapes from Armenia starting June 2, 2026, the agency announced, APA reports.

"Starting June 2, 2026, temporary restrictions will be introduced on the import of stone fruits (from the EAEU TN VED code 0809: cherries, sweet cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines) and fresh grapes (from the EAEU TN VED code 0806) originating and shipped in the Republic of Armenia, as well as on the transit of these products to EAEU member states until an appropriate algorithm for ensuring the safety of shipped products is developed," the statement reads.

The agency noted that Rosselkhoznadzor has been recording increasing instances of violations in the supply of Armenian fruit to Russia. "Rosselkhoznadzor has repeatedly sent information to the Armenian side regarding violations in the supply of quarantine products related to the identification of quarantine items for EAEU member states," they added.

"The increased number of detections indicates the consequences of the liquidation of the Armenian Ministry of Agriculture. Following structural reform, these responsibilities were transferred to the Ministry of Economy. Considering that products imported from Armenia have recently failed to meet the phytosanitary requirements of the Eurasian Economic Union and Russia, it can be assumed that the Armenian Ministry of Economy is experiencing structural problems and is unable to fulfill the responsibilities vested in it following the abolition of the Ministry of Agriculture," the ministry emphasized.

Rosselkhoznadzor also added that the current situation threatens the phytosanitary well-being of Russia and the EAEU, as well as the implementation of state support programs for industrial horticulture, fruit growing, and viticulture in Russia.