G7 Leaders Hold Talks with Zelenskiy, Agree on Solidarity and Ban on Russian Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the G7’s reaffirmed solidarity with Ukraine and new sanctions targeting Russian diamonds. G7 Leaders Hold Talks…
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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’…
【Russia】Russia Launches First Digital Financial Assets for Precious Stones
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on Russia’s first issuance of digital financial assets (DFAs) linked to the price of a diamond, aiming to lower the…
【Yakutia, Rus】Russian Company Finds Record Diamond, Cannot Sell It
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the discovery of a record 390.7-carat diamond in Russia, the country’s largest in over a decade. It also notes…
INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 Diamond Producing Countries
Editor’s NoteAs the EU considers new sanctions that may include a ban on Russian diamond imports, this infographic highlights the world’s leading…
【Brussels, Be】Belgium Supports Ban on Russian Diamonds
Editor’s NoteBelgium, a key hub in the EU’s diamond trade, has announced its support for banning Russian diamonds as part of sanctions against the…
G7 Expected to Announce Ban on Russian Diamond Imports as Additional Sanction, Foreign Media Reports
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the G7’s anticipated ban on Russian diamond imports, part of ongoing sanctions against Russia. The information…
【Mirny, Yakut】Record Diamond Found in Russia – But Sanctions Could Prevent Sale
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the commercial challenges facing Russia’s diamond industry following a record gemstone discovery, highlighting how…
【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…
【Antwerp, Bel】Antwerp, Belgium’s ‘Diamond Capital’, Sees Wave of Closures on Its Historic Diamond Street
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the profound impact of geopolitical sanctions on Antwerp’s historic diamond district, highlighting how global…