Russia bans 338,000 bottles of Armenian Jermuk water over safety fears
Russia's state labeling system has banned the sale of a large batch of Armenian Jermuk mineral water in offline and online stores, with 338,000 bottles reportedly in circulation.
The restriction remains in place until inspections are completed. The decision is based on a letter from the Rospotrebnadzor, which cited "the need to take urgent measures to prevent a possible threat to the life and health of Russian citizens."
The ban applies to water produced between February 17, 2026, and March 2026 and was introduced due to what authorities described as a "violation of mandatory requirements."
The Russian business daily RBC reports that sales of the affected batch have been suspended across retail channels.
In parallel developments, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticised the new EU civilian mission in Armenia.
Separately, Russian officials have recently accused non-governmental organisations in Armenia of discrediting Russia.
During Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent visit to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that political forces opposing the ruling party would be able to participate in Armenia's domestic political processes ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections.
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