Russia to Ban Certain Commodity, Raw Material Exports, Report Says

Russia plans to soon ban exports of certain commodities and raw materials, The Wall Street Journal reported March 8. President Vladimir Putin will give his cabinet two days to come up with goods subject to the ban, which Russia said will help ensure “the security of the Russian Federation and the uninterrupted functioning of industry,” according to the report. The export ban is expected to last until Dec. 31.