(VOVworld) – Ukraine on Monday banned the transit of Russian trucks across its territory. The Ukrainian government made the decision at a meeting to deal with the transportation of goods between the two nations.

In Russia were detained 152 truck belonging to Ukrainian carriers.

Ukraine said its decision was taken because Russia had "violated the World Trade Organisation's rules", adding that Moscow should clarify the reason.

In retaliatory response, last Sunday Russia halted the movement of all modes of transport from Ukraine in its territory. The measure will be kept until Ukraine lifts its illegal freeze of Russian trucks in Ukraine.