The Federal Customs Service called the ban on the import of cars and smartphones into the EU lawlessness

The ban on entry into the EU of Russians with cars, smartphones and other personal belongings is a complete lawlessness. This was stated by the acting head of the Federal Customs Service Ruslan Davydov on the sidelines WEF, transmits RBC.

“The stupidity of the Europeans and, in general, complete chaos, what they are doing. You see, these are goods for personal use. They decided to ban trade. Therefore, from the point of view of normal customs logic, their decisions are absolutely illegal,” he said.

Davydov recalled that the EU has frozen customs cooperation with Russia, so Russia cannot influence the actions of European customs. “At least by customs,” he added. Commenting on possible retaliatory actions, the acting head of the FCS said that the Russian Federation “will not create such lawlessness,” since “we are civilized people, unlike them.”

8 September EC published clarification on the import of Russian vehicles into EU countries. According to the document, Russian transport, regardless of whether it is used for private or commercial purposes, can be arrested.

The EC refers to the regulation of the EU Council of July 31, 2014 “On restrictive measures in connection with the actions of Russia.” According to Art. 3i introduces a ban on the sale and import into the EU of a number of goods, including cars. The day before, September 10, in the EC clarifiedthat, in addition to cars, Russians are also prohibited from bringing suitcases, laptops, smartphones, cosmetics, etc. into the EU. This will be regarded as a prohibited import.