EU Justifies Latvia's Ban on Russian Sweets, Toys With 'Moral Concerns' – Reports

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2026-08-12
MOSCOW, August 12 (RIA Novosti) - The European Union has justified Latvia's ban on imports of Russian toys and sweets citing "moral grounds," Euractiv news website reported on Wednesday. On July 23, the Latvian parliament banned imports of books, toys, video games, clothing, and footwear from Russia and Belarus, later extending the ban to food items like sweets and chocolate. The European Commission confirmed it was informed of these measures​​​.......
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