Russia considers extending a ban on Western food imports after the European Union made a decision to extend sanctions against Moscow for six months, Izvestia newspaper reported on Tuesday. The new list will be submitted to President Putin.
On Monday, the EU foreign ministers approved amendments to the EU decision on sectoral restrictions, thereby extending economic sanctions against Russia until January 31, 2016. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said he instructed the government to submit a proposal to extend Russia’s counter-sanctions to President Putin. “The list of counter-sanctions will most likely include fish preserves and cheese products made with vegetable fat. We’re also considering several other proposals,” Izvestia writes, citing a government source. The Agriculture Ministry is involved in the suggestions.