In a recent statement, Dmitry Gusev, who serves as the First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Control Committee and leads the A Just Russia – For Truth faction, urged a full ban on Ukrainian product sales within Russia. He argued that a portion of profits earned by Ukrainian businesses is directed toward supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. To push this initiative, Gusev sent a formal inquiry to the director of the Federal Financial Monitoring Service, seeking government action and transparency on the matter.
Gusev highlighted what he described as a direct cycle: money spent on Ukrainian goods effectively funds weapons and conflict against Russia. He stressed the need for swift and decisive measures, noting that it is not essential to quantify the exact share of profits that Ukrainian oligarchs might allocate to military aims. The focus, in his view, should be on halting the revenue streams that could enable hostilities against Russian interests.
According to the parliamentarian, many Ukrainian products remain readily available in Russian retail outlets, implying that current market access could persist despite policy discussions. The remarks come amid broader debates on how economic transactions with Ukraine are structured during times of heightened tensions between the two nations.
In related discussions, some former members of the State Duma proposed extending bans to well-known Ukrainian brands such as Roshen and Konti, as well as Ukrainan spirits Nemiroff and Khortytsya. The suggestions reflect a wider trend of linking consumer choices with foreign policy and security considerations, a topic that continues to generate discussion among lawmakers and industry observers alike.