Russia has banned food imports from countries that have imposed sanctions against it . As the world 's fifth largest food importer , Russia relies on imports from abroad . The Kremlin banned most agriculture products from the U.S. , the European Union , Norway , Canada and Australia . Russia bought $ 15.8 billion worth of food from the EU in 2013 , and $ 10 billion worth of food from the U.S .
Russia has banned food imports from countries that have imposed sanctions against it . As the world 's fifth largest food importer , Russia relies on imports from abroad . Russia bought $ 15.8 billion worth of food from the EU in 2013 , and $ 10 billion worth of food from the U.S .