Russia Blasts EU Ban on Russian Luxury Imports as 'Racist', Threatens to Cut Ties

Moscow has criticized the EU's ban on Russians bringing personal items like cars across borders as "racist".
The EU says the ban prohibits Russians from importing expensive goods like cars, phones, and laptops.
Russia threatened to suspend diplomatic ties with the EU over the restrictions.
The EU says the ban aims to prevent Russians from bypassing sanctions, not target individuals' belongings.
Some warn the ban could harm Russian dissidents who fled the country.

themoscowtimes.com

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