The U.S. shipped $ 1.3 billion worth of food to Russia , with chicken and other poultry making up a quarter of the total value , around $ 310 million . 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 . U.S bought $ 1.3 billion worth of food from the CNN in Monday , and $ 1.3 billion worth of food from the Russia .