Russia Ramps Up Pressure on Armenia With Produce Import Ban
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Russia has imposed a ban on fruit and vegetable imports from Armenia, escalating tensions following threats to cancel a natural gas agreement with Yerevan. This move increases pressure on Armenia amid deteriorating bilateral relations.
The restrictions on fruit and vegetable imports come a day after Moscow threatened to rip up a natural gas agreement with Yerevan.
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