【European Uni】EU Moves to Choke €4 Billion Lifeline as G7-Backed Diamond Ban Tightens Grip on Russian Revenues

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the EU’s latest sanctions targeting Russian diamonds, a key revenue source estimated at €4 billion annually. The…

【European Uni】EU’s 14th Sanctions Package: Compliance Obligations Expand and Exits Are Facilitated

Editor’s NoteThis summary outlines the EU’s 14th sanctions package against Russia, adopted on June 24, 2024. The measures include an asset freeze on…

【European Uni】EU to Impose 13th Round of Sanctions on Russia on Second Anniversary of Ukraine War

Editor’s NoteThe European Union is preparing its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, coinciding with the second anniversary of the full-scale…

【European Uni】EU Sanctions Russian Diamond Giant Alrosa

Editor’s NoteThe European Union has added Russian diamond producer Alrosa and its CEO to its sanctions list, aligning with its 12th package of…

【New Delhi, I】India Asks G7 to Delay Russian Diamond Ban Over Unclear Rules – Sources

Editor’s NoteIndia has formally requested a delay in the G7’s planned ban on Russian diamonds, citing unclear tracing rules. As the global hub for…

【Brussels, Be】War in Ukraine: Russian Diamonds Banned from Import into Europe… What Economic Consequences for Russia?

Editor’s NoteThe EU has expanded its sanctions regime to include Russian diamonds, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure. This…

【Brussels, Be】EU Imposes New Round of Sanctions on Russia, Russia Denounces West’s ‘Failed Calculations’

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the EU’s latest sanctions package targeting Russia, including a diamond ban and expanded entity listings. The…

【Brussels, Be】War: EU Approves New Round of Sanctions Against Russia

Editor’s NoteThis article details the EU’s latest sanctions package against Russia, which notably introduces the first-ever restrictions on the…

【中国】G7 Poised to Impose New Sanctions on Russia, Targeting This Commodity Category…

Editor’s NoteThe G7 is reportedly set to announce a direct ban on Russian diamonds starting January 1, 2024, with further indirect restrictions to…

No Gunfire Like the Middle East War, But… A Silent Trade War

Editor’s NoteAs geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, the EU is taking a firmer stance on economic security. This article examines Brussels’…