The data was provided by the National Statistical Service.
Six EU countries have restored trade relations with Russia to the level of February this year. This happened back in June.
According to the data provided by the national statistical Service, the countries that decided to increase imports and exports of products were Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Cyprus, Luxembourg and Slovenia.
It is noted that by mid-summer, imports of goods from Russia exceeded winter figures in 10 European countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Malta, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Cyprus, Estonia and Bulgaria).
And seven countries’ exports to Russia exceeded the level of February.
At the same time, the largest reduction in the gap is recorded in such states as Austria and Greece.
In general, in the first six months of 2022, exports of goods from the EU to Russia decreased by 31% to 28.4 billion. euro, and imports increased by 83% to 121.7 billion. euro, RIA Novosti notes.
Recall that with the beginning of the CBO, the EU imposed sanctions on Russia to restrict the export and import of various goods.
The export of many types of equipment and consumer goods to Russia has been banned.
Some types of Russian raw materials and products were also included in the import ban.
Earlier, Topnews wrote that the founder of Modern Talking, Dieter Bohlen, condemned the sanctions against Russia.