date:Mar 17, 2014
ous Region of Crimea, which is controlled by pro-Russian forces, was also part of Ukraine, so it will also benefit from the tariff reductions. The rules of origin, however, will have to be respected to avoid abuses from third countries. Hence, any Russian products sent by Crimea will be excluded from the tariff exemption.
The Commissioner stressed that this solution didn't replace the free trade agreement that the EU and Ukraine are seeking and that it would only be in effect until November 1,