MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. There are countries interested in purchasing Russian uranium so Moscow will be able to ensure continued exports, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with TASS.

Earlier, the Russian government introduced temporary restrictions on the export of enriched uranium to the United States.

"There are customers that are very interested. The current price level makes it clear that our interests will not suffer," Ryabkov noted, commenting on Moscow’s move.

According to him, debates have been going on for a while about the need for Russia to stop supplying strategic goods to its opponents. "Some time ago, the Americans took steps that would eventually reduce Russian exports. However, we are confident that we will be able to ensure exports to other markets," Ryabkov added.

According to the Russian cabinet, the restrictions concern the export of enriched uranium to the US or its export under foreign trade agreements with entities registered in the jurisdiction of the United States. An exception was provided for supplies under one-time licenses issued by the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control. The move came in response to the restriction that Washington had imposed on Russian uranium imports for 2024-2027, and a future ban on imports starting in 2028.