It is forbidden to import vodka, it is possible to export lambrusco- Corriere.it

The words of Forza Italia leader Silvio Berlusconi about his friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine caused by Moscow, continue to raise questions in Brussels about his real position in the conflict. Meeting the deputies, Berlusconi on Tuesday said he had re-established relations with Putin, who allegedly gave him 20 bottles of vodka for his birthday, accompanied by a very sweet letter, returned by the Forza Italia leader with Lambrusco and an equally sweet letter. The statements rebounded in Brussels. During the press briefing at noon on Wednesday, the EU Commission was asked about the legality of sending the vodka. In the fifth package of sanctions we have decided to extend the ban on the import of alcohol, which includes vodka – explained the spokeswoman Arianna Podest -. Clearly the implementation of sanctions is the responsibility of the Member States and the Commission works with them in this implementation.

The Commission reserved the right to clarify whether the import and export sanctions they also concern gifts. In the fourth package of sanctions of last March 15, a new ban on the export from the EU to Russia of luxury products (if with a unit value greater than 300 euros, subject to exceptions) affecting horses, caviar, truffles, wines, beers was inserted , spirits and other beverages containing distilling alcohol, cigars and cigarettes, perfumes and cosmetics. Meanwhile in Strasbourg the head of delegation of FI Fulvio Martusciello, who replaced Antonio Tajani, speaking in the plenary debate on the far right in Europe, said that democracy has the right to choose by whom to be governed. And this Parliament cannot review what the voters have chosen. I’ve heard a lot of nonsense about Italy. We are clear about our foreign policy, we were the first to condemn Russia and our line will not change.