Until now, the luxury ban only applied to North Korea.
The United States will not import luxury goods to Russia — the Ministry of Commerce has published a list of prohibited goods for export to Russia. The ban will be in effect from March 16, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to Focus.
The list of prohibited goods includes some alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, clothing, jewelry, vehicles and antiques.
«We will not allow Putin and his cronies to continue to live in luxury, causing great suffering throughout Eastern Europe. Today's action deprives them of yet another source of comfort and reminds them that Russia is becoming increasingly isolated» >