Economy
Russia restricts Georgian drinks, citing quality controls
As Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson in October 2026, she denied a political motive for the restrictions.
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Maria Zakharova is an extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador for the Soviet Union and Russia and Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Born in 1975, she is a diplomat, journalist and politician with citizenships of Russia and the Soviet Union.
As Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson in October 2026, she denied a political motive for the restrictions.
2 min