![European farmers say Russian import ban may sting, EU says “Ukraine is top priority” European farmers say Russian import ban may sting, EU says “Ukraine is top priority”](https://mtic.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fruits-310x168.jpg)
Russia’s import ban on agricultural goods from countries that sanctioned Moscow over the Ukraine crisis may have a negative impact on European producers, farmers say. However, the EU’s ambassador to Moscow insists the bloc’s position will not change.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Wednesday a decree imposing a one-year ban on agricultural produce, foods, and raw materials from countries that have sanctioned Russia.