G7 Countries Ban Import of Russian Rough Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the G7’s phased sanctions on Russian diamonds, beginning with direct import bans and culminating in a new…
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【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…
【Moscow, Russ】Russian Economy: Moscow’s Dominance of the Global Diamond Market is Threatened
Editor’s NoteRussia’s dominance of the global diamond trade, as detailed in this analysis, faces mounting geopolitical and economic pressures. The…
【Moscow, Russ】Russian Economy: Moscow’s Dominance of the Global Diamond Market is Under Threat
Editor’s NoteRussia’s dominance in the global diamond trade, as detailed in this analysis, faces mounting challenges from international sanctions and…
【India】India’s Gem Processing Industry Destabilized Due To US-Introduced Chaos Over Russian Raw Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant surge in Russia’s diamond exports to India, based on official Indian trade data. While this…
【Japan】Editorial: Japan Must Fully Prepare for a Halt in Russian LNG Imports
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex position Japan faces as the US intensifies pressure on Russia’s energy sector. While aligned with G7…
【Russia】How Russian Diamonds Circumvent Sanctions to Reach the West
Editor’s NoteThis investigation reveals how Russian diamonds continue to enter Western markets despite sanctions, exploiting gaps in global…
In Potential Russia Sanctions Removal, Diamonds Illustrate the Complexities
Editor’s NoteAs speculation grows about a potential easing of sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, businesses worldwide are…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp Diamond Industry Faces Historic Crisis Amid Global Competition
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the profound challenges facing Antwerp’s historic diamond sector, detailing a sharp, multi-year decline in trade…
【Antwerp, Bel】G7 Announces Botswana as Second Verification ‘Node’ for Rough Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe G7 has designated Botswana as its second certification point for rough diamonds, a move that leverages the country’s role as the…