Putin Demands Ban On Some Wood Exports
On September 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin pushed for a ban on the export of all untrimmed conifer and certain hardwood timber, beginning in 2022. Putin stated that this is necessary for "getting rid of the criminal component of the forest business and securing more comfortable work for responsible enterprises."
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Urdu Point: Putin Demands Ban On Export Of Untrimmed Conifer, Valuable Hardwood Timber