The European Union will discuss restrictions on imports of Russian fish as part of a new package of sanctions against Russia, a German newspaper reports Strip.
Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Sweden are insisting on tightening previous bans on seafood imports from Russia, demanding a ban on imports of cod, herring and sprat.
The publication notes that a significant portion of the fish imported by the European Union so far still comes from Russia. In particular, more than 70% of pollock imported into the EU and more than 85% of pollock consumed in Germany are of Russian origin. If Russian pollock stocks run out, there will be nothing to replace it.
Before reportedChina remains the largest importer of Russian fish and fish products; in 2023 it accounted for almost 70% of all industrial exports.
At the end of May, Russian fishermen They didn’t let me in He thought they were spies and went to the Dutch port.