Russia Bans Wide Range of Exports in Response to Western Sanctions

Russia will suspend exports of medical and tech equipment as part of a wide-ranging export ban according to an order issued Thursday.

The country will ban exports of over 200 products, including vehicles, agricultural machinery, electric equipment and “technological, telecommunication and medical equipment,” the government said.

The sanctions will last until the end of 2022, according to the order. The country will also suspend exports of certain timber products to “states that are undertaking hostile actions against Russia,” according to the announcement.

Read more in an article from Supply Chain Dive.