Ukrainian winemakers are asking for an additional customs duty on products from Georgia and Armenia

Ukrvinprom Corporation has published an appeal to the Cabinet of Ministers, in which it asks to limit the import of wine products from Armenia and Georgia into Ukraine by introducing a special duty of 50% on fermented drinks, including vermouth, as well as fortified and grape wines. The Telegraph writes about it. The branch association Ukrvinprom represents the interests of the majority of companies related to the viticulture and wine-making industry. According to the general director of Ukrvinprom, Volodymyr Kucherenko, it is necessary to cancel the regime of maximum assistance, which currently operates on the Ukrainian market for winemakers of Armenia and Georgia, because the governments of these countries are implementing an unfriendly policy towards Ukraine. Volodymyr Kucherenko emphasized that they support the Russian Federation, as they are pro-Russian in public statements and decisions. Armenia and Georgia maintain a neutral position regarding the introduction of sanctions ...