【Brussels, Be】EU to Impose Sanctions on Russian Diamonds, European Commission President Says “Will Coordinate with G7”

Editor’s NoteThe EU is moving to impose sanctions on Russian diamonds, marking a significant policy shift as Belgium, home to a major global trading…

【Sakha Republ】Decade’s Largest Diamond Found in Russia – US Sanctions Complicate Sale

Editor’s NoteThis report details the discovery of a significant 390.7-carat diamond by Russia’s Alrosa. It is important to note that Alrosa is…

【Madrid, Spai】Russia’s ‘Blood Diamonds’ Slip Through Different Loopholes

Editor’s NoteThis article offers a glimpse into the global diamond trade, centered in Antwerp, where a glittering retail front conceals a…

【Antwerp, Bel】Do Russian Diamonds Lose Their Luster? A Look at the Cutting-Edge Technology Tracking the ‘Bloodline’ of Rough Stones

Editor’s NoteThis personal reflection highlights a significant shift in consumer consciousness. Where once the primary concerns around a diamond…

【德国】The New Blood Diamonds: How the West Aims to Stop Russia’s Gem Trade

Editor’s NoteThe G7’s proposed inspection regime for Russian diamonds aims to curb Kremlin revenues but risks destabilizing the global diamond…

【European Uni】Diamonds and Nuclear Power: Will the EU’s Forthcoming Sanctions Package Continue to Exempt These Two Key Industries?

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the EU’s latest sanctions deliberations, highlighting a shift toward targeting evasion and transit routes. The…

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

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