Putin Supports Full Russia-Wide Vape Sales Ban

Nov.07

Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his backing to a nationwide sales ban on vapes during a visit to Samara and stressed that “it’s not only such a decision that is important, but also the corresponding work among youth.”

Key Points:

President Putin expressed support for a full nationwide ban on vape sales.
He emphasised that beyond the ban, education and youth-targeted outreach are essential.
The proposal was made by social movement leader Ekaterina Leshchinskaya, citing experience from CIS and other countries.
Authorities are increasingly concerned about youth use of vapes and regulatory gaps.
The move signals a potential shift to stricter nicotine-product regulation in Russia.

2Firsts, Nov. 7, 2025 — According to TASS, Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his visit to a demonstration and awareness centre for adaptive sport in Samara, endorsed the idea of a full ban on the sale of vapes in Russia.

He remarked, “Вот, Дмитрий Николаевич [Чернышенко, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation], nodding his head. Our government supports this,” while leaders of the nationwide public movement “Zdorovoe Otechestvo” (Healthy Fatherland), led by Ekaterina Leshchinskaya, asked the President for a directive “to introduce a full ban on vapes in Russia.”

Putin gave a nod in approval.

He emphasised: “It’s important not only to make such a decision, but also to carry out corresponding work among youth.”

Image source: TASS

References:

[1] Путин поддержал полный запрет на продажу вейпов в России

Also Read:

[1] Russian President Putin: Supports Proposal for Regional Governments to Fully Ban Vapes

[2] Russian President Putin Approves Criminal Code Amendments to Crack Down on Illegal Nicotine and Tobacco Products

[3] New Law in Russia Increases Penalties for Selling Tobacco to Minors

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