Exports from Latvia have reportedly surpassed those from the world’s biggest producer, Italy Latvia has emerged as Russia’s largest supplier of sparkling wine during the first nine months of 2023, RIA Novosti reported on Sunday, citing international trade statistics.

The EU and G7 restrictions apply to direct imports of non-industrial stones mined, processed, or produced in the country Western restrictions on direct imports of Russian diamonds have come into effect. As of January 1, deliveries of non-industrial diamonds mined, processed, or produced in Russia to the markets of G7 and EU countries are forbidden.

The measure is aimed at calming the surge in prices, which jumped nearly 60% in the second half of 2023 The Russian government has given the green light for duty-free imports of eggs in the first half of 2024, in a bid to stop a surge in prices by boosting supply. The measure became effective…