Poland has asked the US to purchase the country’s apples after Moscow banned all food imports from the EU, the US, and other countries who imposed sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis.
Prior to the full embargo on food exports from the West, Russia’s agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor banned the import of practically all fruits and vegetables from Poland, citing a breach of food safety standards.
“We are interested in a quick decision because the situation is extraordinary,” said Poland’s ambassador to Washington, Ryszard Schnepf, as quoted by Polish press agency PAP .... http://rt.com/business
