date:May 27, 2014
ent the Crimea heads are negotiating with Russia, asking that the import of frozen pork be permitted, as the country is currently on the verge of a shortage.
I emphasise that negotiations are be held solely on the supply of frozen pork. Understandably, the import of live pigs is simply too dangerous. Given the political situation, there may be a provocation because African swine fever in Russia appeared immediately after the events [the threat of war conflict] in Abkhazia, says Polyushkin.
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