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Ukraine complains to WTO over Russian ban on transit of goods

Kiev has filed an application with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over imposing restrictions by Russia on transit of Ukrainian goods to Third Countries.

12:47 13.02.2017

Russian MP suggests banning foreign companies from using Vodka brand - report

State Duma lawmaker Mikhail Degtyaryov (LDPR) has requested that Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov raise on the level of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and international court instances the issue of prohibiting foreign companies from using Vodka trademark.

11:53 21.01.2016

WTO to appoint panel of arbitrators to rule on dispute over Russian import duties

The WTO's dispute settlement body on Wednesday decided to set up a panel of arbiters to rule on European Union complaint over Russian import duties on a number of products.

16:32 25.03.2015

EU files WTO complaint against Russia

The European Union has lodged a complaint against Russia with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over export tariffs on a range of goods.

15:42 31.10.2014

Putin: Economic sanctions against Russia undermine trade policy, WTO rules

Russian President Vladimir in his address to the participants of the annual Valdai Club meeting in Sochi that brings togather officials and foreign experts said on Friday about side affects of sanctions imposed on the country.

16:59 24.10.2014

Ukraine challenges Russia at WTO over ban on fruit and vegetable imports

Ukraine has lodged a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Russia's import ban on Ukrainian agriculture products.

17:17 23.10.2014

Ukrainian law on gas transit system does not violate WTO rules – official

Ukrainian law granting foreign investors access to the national gas transit facilities does not violate rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Valery Pyatnitsky, Ukrainian government's Commissioner for European Integration Valery Pyatnitsky said on Wednesday.

16:48 20.08.2014

Poland urges WTO to look into Russia’s embargo on EU food imports

Poland has filed a request with the European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht over Russia’s embargo on EU food imports demanding the World Trade Organization to look into the matter.

18:20 19.08.2014

Russia ready to legally argue limits on food imports - official

Russia is prepared to argue its case of limiting food imports from a number of western countries and stand its ground in the World Trade Organization, Russian Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fedorov said Thursday.

16:31 07.08.2014

Medvedev: Russia to dispute US sanctions in WTO

Russia is going to dispute economic sanctions imposed by the US in the World Trade Organization, although Russian officials understand that in this case, it will not be easy, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said at a plenary meeting of the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum.

16:21 20.06.2014

WTO agreement to hinder ban on flat shoes, gumshoes and stiletto heels

The Eurasian Economic Commission will consider a petition to include new orthopedic requirements for shoes in the technical regulations of the Customs Union. The commission, however, doubts the decision will be positive due to existing WTO regulations, a source in the EEC told RIA Novosti.

13:23 19.06.2014

Russia may sue US over banking sanctions - official

Russia considers filing a complaint against the US with the World Trading Organization over the sanctions imposed on Bank Rossiya, according to the statement made by the Economic Development Minister Aleksei Ulukayev on Wednesday.

14:24 16.04.2014

EU turns to WTO to challenge Russian ban on pork imports

The European Union initiated a dispute in the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging Russia’s ban on EU pork imports, the European Commission has announced on Tuesday.

17:49 08.04.2014

Russia could exit WTO in case of sanctions – lawmaker

Russia may consider leaving the World Trade Organization (WTO) in light of sanctions over Russia’s handling of the Ukraine crisis, State Duma lawmaker Sergey Mironov told journalists Monday.

17:51 17.03.2014

Russia to request WTO arbitration in its suit over energy policy

Russia will appeal to the World Trade Organization to convene an arbitration panel to consider a suit it filed in December over its energy policy.

17:28 13.03.2014

Claim on constitutionality of Russia's WTO accession accession rejected

Russia's Constitutional Court has rejected an official inquiry submitted by Duma lawmakers questioning the constitutionality of Russia's accession to the World Trade Organisation.

15:28 24.07.2013

EU may take Russia to WTO over recycling fees in September

The World Trade Organization may start hearing a Russia-EU car recycling fee dispute in September, unless the sides find a peaceful solution by that time, the press service of the Economic Development Ministry reported on Tuesday.

15:11 09.07.2013

MPs request legality check of WTO accession protocol ratification

Over 100 Communist Party and A Just Russia MPs, including the party leaders, have signed a request for the Constitutional Court to check the legality of the ratification of the World Trade Organization accession protocol.

14:01 08.04.2013

Vehicle recycling tax dispute can be resolved out of court, WTO head

Russia may resolve its vehicle recycling tax dispute with fellow World Trade Organization members without resorting to legal means. However, if its efforts to do so fail, the dispute will have to be resolved officially in court, WTO General Director Pascal Lamy said on Thursday.

15:12 17.01.2013

US believes Russian WTO accession will improve bilateral trade

The United States believes that Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) will be a good step toward improving trade relations between the two countries.

11:34 23.08.2012