The RF Ministry of Industry and Trade has recommended to ban the export of timber and some timber products to the countries that support the sanctions imposed against the Russian Federation.
According to the Ministry, the measure is expected to guarantee supplies to the home market and stimulate developing domestic wood processing.
The ban applies to birch sticks, fuel chips and veneer logs.
The ban is expected to be put into force in the near future and is to be valid till the end of the year.