Russia says EU closes borders for some cargo vehicles registered in Russia, Belarus
(Reuters) – European Union international locations sharing borders with Russia and Belarus have barred some cargo autos registered within the two international locations from coming into since Friday resulting from sanctions, the Russian customs service stated on Saturday.
The EU on Friday formally adopted new sanctions in opposition to Russia, together with bans on the import of coal, wooden, chemical substances and different merchandise, whereas additionally stopping many Russian vessels and vehicles from accessing the bloc.
Autos used as worldwide transport which have Russian and Belarusian quantity plates won’t be able to maneuver items on EU territory, the Russian customs service stated.
“In line with obtainable info, the restrictions don’t but apply to street freight transport delivering pharmaceutical, medical, meals and agricultural merchandise, together with wheat, in addition to the supply of power, non-ferrous metals and fertilisers,” the customs service stated.
Transit from Russia to Kaliningrad – Russia’s exclave on the Baltic Sea sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania – was nonetheless open for autos registered in Russia.
(Reporting by Reuters; Modifying by Alex Richardson)
