According to the interlocutor of the publication, it is proposed to use the mechanism of targeted assistance to citizens.
Thus, they will receive monthly funds for the purchase of Russian food products.
It is assumed that pregnant and lactating women, children and people in social institutions will be able to receive such assistance.
The press service of the ministry confirmed that they sent the relevant document back in December 2020.
At the same time, it was clarified there that the issue of implementation of measures in the cabinet of ministers is not yet discussed.
RT previously wrote that pensioners and the poor were offered to exempt from VAT on food.