Russia has banned food imports from countries that have imposed sanctions against it . As the world 's fifth largest food importer , Russia relies on supply from abroad . U.S bought $ 1.3 billion worth of food from the CNN in Monday , and $ 1.3 billion worth of food from the Russia .
Russia has banned food imports from countries that have imposed sanctions against it . As the world 's fifth largest food importer , Russia relies on supply from abroad . Russia bought $ 15.8 billion worth of food from the EU in 2013 , and $ 1.3 billion worth of food from the U.S .