Belgium

【Antwerp, Bel】Commodity Trading: The Dirty Business with Russian ‘Blood Diamonds’

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Editor’s NoteAs the G7 and EU push to curb the trade of Russian diamonds, which account for 30% of global rough diamond production, Antwerp’s diamond…

【Antwerp, Bel】Peace, Diamonds, and Sanctions: A Roller Coaster

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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

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines a critical gap in EU sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to generate significant revenue for the…

【Brussels, Be】EU and G7 Impose Full-Scale Sanctions on Russian Diamonds… Belgium Says “Well…”

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Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the EU and G7’s move toward comprehensive sanctions on Russian diamonds, highlighting the challenges in tracing a…

【Antwerp, Bel】Why Do Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions? Reasons Revealed by Visiting the ‘Diamond District’

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Editor’s NoteAs the EU expands sanctions against Russia, this article examines the notable exceptions, such as diamonds, that remain outside the full…

【Belgium】Russian Diamonds Evade Sanctions Despite War with Ukraine

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant increase in the declared value of Russian diamond imports to Belgium in mid-2022, as reported by…