Rubinyan expressed concern to Matviyenko regarding unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market
06.08.2026,
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During a telephone conversation, Armenian National Assembly Speaker Ruben Rubinyan and Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko addressed a number of issues related to the current stage of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia.
YEREVAN, August 6. /ARKA/. During a telephone conversation, Armenian National Assembly Speaker Ruben Rubinyan and Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko addressed a number of issues related to the current stage of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia.
According to the press service of the Armenian parliament, Rubinyan noted that unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market are a cause for concern and emphasized the importance of resolving this issue within the framework of the existing legal framework between the two countries and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The agenda of relations between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union was also discussed.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the agenda of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the continuity of parliamentary dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest. A number of issues related to the current stage of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia were also discussed. Rubinyan noted that unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market are a concern and emphasized the importance of resolving this issue within the framework of the existing legal framework between the two countries and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The agenda of relations between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union was also discussed. Rubinyan noted that unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market are a concern and emphasized the importance of resolving this issue within the framework of the existing legal framework between the two countries and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the agenda of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the continuity of parliamentary dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
Regarding restrictions on the supply of Armenian products to the Russian Federation
Since the end of May, Russia has been gradually introducing restrictions on the supply of certain products from Armenia, citing violations of phytosanitary requirements. The restrictions applied to flowers, mineral water, certain types of alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, berries, grapes, potatoes, dried fruits, and later to live fish and fish products, and, starting on July 27, to dairy products.
On August 4, it was reported that sales in Russia of over 70,000 bottles of BZHNI and Prosto Azbuka drinking water, including children's water, and the non-alcoholic Mojito brand DARBAS were suspended.
The restrictions also include a ban on the transit of products of Armenian origin through Russia to other EAEU countries.
In early August of this year, Hovhannes Khachatryan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, stated that a reduction or cessation of Armenian exports to Russia could threaten a portion of the Armenian economy, equivalent to approximately 1.5-2% of GDP.
According to the press service of the Armenian parliament, Rubinyan noted that unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market are a cause for concern and emphasized the importance of resolving this issue within the framework of the existing legal framework between the two countries and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The agenda of relations between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union was also discussed.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the agenda of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the continuity of parliamentary dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest. A number of issues related to the current stage of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia were also discussed. Rubinyan noted that unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market are a concern and emphasized the importance of resolving this issue within the framework of the existing legal framework between the two countries and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The agenda of relations between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union was also discussed. Rubinyan noted that unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market are a concern and emphasized the importance of resolving this issue within the framework of the existing legal framework between the two countries and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.
The interlocutors discussed issues related to the agenda of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the continuity of parliamentary dialogue and cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
Regarding restrictions on the supply of Armenian products to the Russian Federation
Since the end of May, Russia has been gradually introducing restrictions on the supply of certain products from Armenia, citing violations of phytosanitary requirements. The restrictions applied to flowers, mineral water, certain types of alcoholic beverages, vegetables, fruits, berries, grapes, potatoes, dried fruits, and later to live fish and fish products, and, starting on July 27, to dairy products.
On August 4, it was reported that sales in Russia of over 70,000 bottles of BZHNI and Prosto Azbuka drinking water, including children's water, and the non-alcoholic Mojito brand DARBAS were suspended.
The restrictions also include a ban on the transit of products of Armenian origin through Russia to other EAEU countries.
In early August of this year, Hovhannes Khachatryan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia, stated that a reduction or cessation of Armenian exports to Russia could threaten a portion of the Armenian economy, equivalent to approximately 1.5-2% of GDP.
