A vendor offers apricots at a market place in Moscow on June 9, 2026. Effective June 2, 2026, Russia has completely banned the import of apricots from Armenia. The restriction also applies to transit through the Russian Federation and affects other stone fruits (cherries, plums, peaches) and a number of other fruits and vegetables. More than 90% of Armenia's apricot exports went to Russia till now. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's efforts to free Armenia from the influence of its former imperial ruler have angered the Kremlin, which claims the West influenced the election results and the authorities pressured the opposition. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP via Getty Images)