“I absolutely support.

This is a necessary measure.

It is forced in the situation that is developing because of the illegal sanctions in force against our country.

Logistics chains were broken, Western companies, under political pressure from the authorities of their countries, were forced to leave the market contrary to economic and financial logic.

Of course, in this situation, ensuring the saturation of our domestic market with those goods, assemblies, components and spare parts that are now needed in various industries is of paramount importance,” the senator said.

He noted that the path of parallel imports is important, and the first months have already shown that this measure is justified.

“Parallel imports have nothing to do with counterfeit goods.

It is important to understand that the products entering our country are produced by legal manufacturers.

That is, roughly speaking, it is licensed.

The task of preventing counterfeit products from entering the market remains and is ensured.

But at the same time, the imports that come through the appropriate channels are very important for citizens, for industry, and for the economy, ”concluded the interlocutor of RT.

Earlier it became known that the President of Russia signed a law legalizing parallel imports for 2022.

In May, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade approved the list of goods allowed for parallel imports into the country.