【Antwerp, Bel】Belgium and Blood Diamonds: The Noose Tightens
Editor’s NoteThis article examines Belgium’s continued import of Russian diamonds, a multi-billion euro trade that has become a contentious political…
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【Antwerp, Bel】Peace, Diamonds, and Sanctions: A Roller Coaster
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex reality behind EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, revealing a significant import spike into Belgium…
【Antwerp, Bel】”Blood Diamonds” for Putin’s War Chest: Russia’s Gem Frenzy for the Ukraine War
Editor’s NoteThis article examines a critical gap in EU sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to generate significant revenue for the…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Gems: Belgium Grapples with Diamond Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the growing political pressure, notably from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, to include Russian…
【Central Afri】Investigation Reveals Russian Wagner Group Sells ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) consortium, alleging that the Wagner Group…
【Antwerp, Bel】The Business of Blood Diamonds: Why the Kremlin Still Profits from Gems
Editor’s NoteThis article explores Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, detailing how the city handles a dominant share of both rough…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russia Rules the Diamond Market – and Continues to Earn Billions
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the continued flow of Russian diamonds into global markets, particularly through the historic hub of Antwerp,…
【Antwerp, Bel】Europe Still Imports Diamonds from Russia
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the continued flow of Russian diamonds into European markets, specifically through the Antwerp trading hub,…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russia and Diamonds: How Belgium Draws Zelenskyy’s Wrath
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the increasing international pressure to ban Russian diamond imports, a topic expected to be addressed by…
【Northumberla】Fake Diamond Bought at Flea Market Turns Out to Be Real, Valued at 3.2 Billion Won
Editor’s NoteThis story reminds us that truth can be stranger—and far more valuable—than fiction. A routine appraisal transformed a presumed piece of…