FO° Talks: How Russian Diamonds Flood Europe and America Despite Sanctions
Editor’s NoteThis conversation examines how Russian diamonds circumvent Western sanctions, revealing systemic vulnerabilities in global trade…
G7 sanctions
【法国】War in Ukraine: Your Diamonds May Come from Russia (Despite Western Sanctions)
Editor’s NoteThis investigation reveals how Russian diamonds continue to enter Western markets via complex routes, highlighting a significant…
【Canada】US extends authorization to import some diamonds of Russian origin despite sanctions
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines Canada’s latest measures to strengthen sanctions on Russian diamonds, specifically focusing on indirect imports of…
【USA】USA Allows Limited Imports of Russian Diamonds Until 2026
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines a specific U.S. Treasury Department authorization, via an OFAC General License, permitting the import of certain…
【Japan】The Frontline of Taxation on Gems and Precious Metals: Russian Diamond Regulations and Surging Gold Prices [Explained by an International Tax Expert]
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the G7’s evolving sanctions policy on Russian diamonds, extending import bans to include stones processed in third…
What Are the New Trade Regulations Impacting Gemstone Imports and Exports?
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the G7’s 2024 sanctions, which moved beyond simple import bans on Russian diamonds to enforce stricter, verifiable…
【Antwerp, Bel】When the World’s Largest Diamond Dealer Plays a “Double Game” and Abandons Antwerp: “These People Have No Ethics”
Editor’s NoteThis article examines how Russian diamonds continue to reach the U.S. market despite sanctions, and explores the historic dominance of…
【Antwerp, Bel】In Antwerp, Diamond Traders Have the Blues: “The Belgian State Treats Us Like Criminals, the Entire Luxury Industry Is Leaving”
Editor’s NoteThis dispatch from Antwerp’s historic diamond district captures a moment of profound crisis for a traditional industry. The personal…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp’s Diamond Trade Seeks State Aid Due to Russia Sanctions
Editor’s NoteThe global diamond trade faces a critical test as geopolitical sanctions reshape supply chains. This report from Antwerp examines the…
Russian Diamond Sanction Plan Likely to Be Delayed, Again
Editor’s NoteThe implementation of a full traceability system for Russian diamonds is now expected to miss its March 1, 2025, deadline, according to…