March 22 (Reuters) - French food group Danone said on Friday the regulatory approvals required for the disposal of its Essential Dairy and Plant-based business in Russia to Vamin R LLC have been obtained.

The total loss recognized by Danone in its accounts amounts to 1.2 billion euros ($1.30 billion), the company said.

The closing of this disposal is expected in the coming weeks, Danone added. ($1 = 0.9256 euros)

(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)