The governor’s order only applies to products made by Russian Standard, as it is the only Russian-owned vodka sold in the state.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Saturday ordered the state Commerce Department to stop the purchase and sale of all vodka made by a Russian-owned company in response to the country’s attack on Ukraine. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Saturday ordered the state Commerce Department to stop the purchase and sale of all vodka made by a Russian-owned company in response to the country’s attack on Ukraine.
Other brands of vodka sold in Ohio, including those with Russian names, are bought from non-Russian distilleries, the release states.
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