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Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed orders to temporarily ban export of grain to EAEU states and export of sugar to thirds states, TASS reported on Monday, citing the government press office.

"Russia introduces a temporary ban for export of grain to EAEU countries, and on export of white sugar and raw sugarcane sugar to third countries. The corresponding orders were signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The restrictions on grain will remain in effect until June 30, on sugar - until August 31, 2022," the statement says.

According to the press office, the grain ban covers wheat and maslin, rye, barley and corn.

The restrictions include a number of exceptions.

"For example, shipment of these products will be allowed for humanitarian aid and within international transit shipment," the government underscored.

On March 10, the export ban was approved by the Government Commission on economic development and integration’s Subcommission on customs tariff and non-tariff regulation and foreign trade protective measures.

"The decision was made in order to protect the domestic food market amid external restrictions," the statement says.