Russia: Minsk and Moscow will calmly survive the EU decision on grain duties - Belarusian Foreign Ministry

Minsk and Moscow will be able to calmly survive the European Union's decision to introduce prohibitive tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus. This was stated to TASS by the press secretary of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry Anatoly Glaz. “In any case, both we and Russia, I am sure, will survive this completely calmly. Our countries not only ensure food security for their citizens, but also actually take a responsible approach to global food security,” he said. At the same time, Glaz pointed out that the decision taken in Brussels is “an obvious violation by the European Union of the general rules of international trade and WTO rules.” “The reasonableness of this decision of European politicians raises questions, but is not surprising,” emphasized the press secretary of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry. “Citizens of the European Union, especially on the eve of the elections to the European Parliament, will duly appreciate it. There will be an increase in food prices, ...