Tilman Kuban, a member of the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union of Bavaria bloc in the German Bundestag, raised a question to the government about plans to support anti-Russian sanctions in the fertilizer import sector. The correspondence Kuban referenced in relation to proposed sanctions against the Russian Federation was noted by Lenta.ru in coverage of the discussion.
Kuban argued that imposing sanctions on fertilizers could help stabilize processing chains across Germany and the broader European market. He suggested that targeting fertilizer imports would contribute to more reliable supply chains and reduce exposure to volatile Russian energy-linked dynamics that influence agricultural inputs.
The deputy highlighted data indicating a sharp rise in Russian fertilizer imports into Germany during the first half of the year, claiming a 3.3-fold increase. He also pointed to pressure on German producers driven by a collapse in market prices, which he attributed to the broader sanctions landscape and evolving global trade conditions.
In parallel developments, Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Russian State Duma, announced that the number of sanctions imposed on Russia had reached an unprecedented level, approaching eighteen thousand measures. The statement underscored the ongoing, multi-vector nature of the sanctions environment and its perceived impact on Russia’s international economic relations.
Earlier, President Aleksandar Vučić explained Serbia’s cautious stance on sanctions against Russia, noting a preference for balancing political considerations with economic and regional stability. The remarks reflected ongoing debates among European and neighboring countries about the best path forward amid shifting geopolitical pressures and evolving alliance dynamics.