Russian authorities are gathering information from trading networks regarding Georgian wines available in Russian stores, which is likely a sign that Moscow is preparing an import ban, according to Komersant newspaper.
Russia considers banning alcohol import from Georgia – report
STEPANAKERT, JUNE 26, ARTSAKHPRESS-ARMENPRESS: The report comes on the background of heightened tensions between Georgia and Russia.
According to Kommersant, an unnamed source from a food supply company has confirmed that the information is being gathered by the Russian agriculture ministry.
On June 24, Rospotrebnadzor – the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being – announced heightened supervision for imported Georgian wine and other alcoholic drinks.
