【法国】Commodities Chronicle – Russia Increases Diamond Sales to India, Taking Advantage of Low Prices
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex dynamics of global diamond trade under sanctions, highlighting a significant increase in Russian…
Geopolitics
【Brussels, Be】EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian LNG, Bans Transshipment via EU to Third Countries
Editor’s NoteThe European Union has approved its first-ever sanctions targeting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), a significant escalation in…
Synthetic Diamonds: The New Jewel of the Industry?
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how lab-grown diamonds are virtually identical to their natural counterparts, sharing the same physical, chemical,…
【India, Russi】India-Russia Relations: Attempting to Recover from the ‘Oil Fever’
Editor’s NoteThis analysis argues that the longstanding India-Russia partnership must evolve beyond a transactional framework into a deeper strategic…
【Moscow, Russ】What sanctions are on Russia and has the Russian economy been affected? Questions on the 2nd anniversary of the Ukraine war
Editor’s NoteThis report details the latest round of sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia, citing the death of opposition figure Alexei…
【Russia】TRIBUNE | The Rise of Synthetic Diamonds Threatens Russia’s Monopoly on Raw Gemstones
Editor’s NoteThis column from Ingo Wolf of the Osmium Institutes examines the profound and unexpected challenges reshaping the global diamond market,…
【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…
【Surat, Gujar】Surat, India, Home to ‘World’s Largest Diamond Trading’ Hub, Aims for Top ‘Smart City’ Status
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strategic opening of the Surat Diamond Bourse in India, a complex now reported to surpass the Pentagon in…
【Moscow, Russ】Russian Diamonds Officially ‘Blocked’ from Reaching G7 and EU, Moscow Says It Has Prepared Tools to Circumvent Ban
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the G7 and EU ban on Russian non-industrial diamond exports, effective January 1, 2024. The measure is part 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…