IBTimes: Ukraine Suspends Trade To Crimea Amid Increased Tensions With Russia
In the latest escalation in tensions between Ukraine and Russia over Crimea, Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Wednesday Kiev will suspend trade to the peninsula starting in 30 days, local media reported. Exceptions will be made for humanitarian aid, important food supplies and some personal items.
“In accordance with the decision by the cabinet, which will come into effect in 30 days ... supplying goods, work, services to Crimea is banned,” Yatsenyuk said, Reuters reported. “As far as electricity is concerned, these supplies can be provided exclusively based on a decision by the Security and Defense Council.”
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Ukraine to Halt Trade With Crimea by Mid-January -- AP
Ukraine to Suspend Trade with Crimea -- VOA
More News On Russia Cancelling Trade Agreements With Ukraine
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Kiev 'ready to pay price' after Russia curbs trade ties over EU deal -- Reuters
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