Georgia banned exports and transit to Russian Federation of cars imported from the European Union

Restrictions apply only to cars with a engine volume exceeding 1. 9 cubic meters, as well as hybrid machines and electric vehicles. From September 26, Georgia introduced a ban on export or transit to the Russian Federation of cars imported from EU countries. About it writes Ara. Az news agency with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia.

"Restrictions came into force after the 11th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, approved by the European Union,"-said in the department. According to Novosti-Grusia, these restrictions on the part of Georgia apply to Belarus. Recall that Georgia from August 1 introduced restrictions on export and re -export of US cars to Russia.

According to the Ministry of Economy of the country, passenger cars until recently were the third largest export product of Georgia in trade with the Russian Federation. For six months this year, because of Georgia, the aggressor country sold cars for $ 53 million. Exports for the year increased by 274%, and the average cost of the car re -exported to Russia is $ 14,000.