Russia has reportedly imposed restrictions on the number of companies from Moldova that are allowed to export fruit and vegetables to the country and reduced the amount of these companies from 136 to 36. Moldova, which is Europe’s poorest country, currently exports apples and grapes, among other products to neighbor countries.
Speculation in the media has linked Russia’s move to Moldova’s parliamentary elections in November, claiming Moscow may be attempting to exert greater influence over the country and dissuade it from any attempts to move closer to the European Union.
Source: www.fruitnet.com