Moscow [Russia], October 23 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hit back at the European Union after the bloc announced its 19th sanctions package, which, among other items, bans the export of toilets and bidets to Russia, Russia Today reported.

Speaking to reporters, Putin mocked the EU 's decision, warning that such measures would "cost them dearly." He added, "They will need Russian toilets if they continue to behave this way."

Earlier in the day, the Official Journal of the European Union published details of the new sanctions, which extend restrictions to include sanitary ware such as toilets and bidets, as well as goods like flowers, moss, and motorised toys. The new package also targets Russia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and several other industries.

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