【法国】G7 Seeks to Halt Trade of Russian ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the recent extension of Western sanctions to include Russian diamonds, a sector previously exempt despite its…
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【Hiroshima, J】G7 Aims to Limit Russian Diamond Exports
Editor’s NoteG7 leaders are set to discuss new sanctions targeting Russia’s diamond trade at their Hiroshima summit, aiming to further cut off…
【Russia】Russian Aircraft Face Safety Concerns as Sanctions Hinder Maintenance
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights growing aviation safety concerns as hundreds of Russian civilian aircraft face maintenance hurdles due to…
【Antwerp, Bel】”Blood Diamonds” for Putin’s War Chest: Russia’s Gem Frenzy for the Ukraine War
Editor’s NoteThis article examines a critical gap in EU sanctions, detailing how Russian diamonds continue to generate significant revenue for the…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russian Gems: Belgium Grapples with Diamond Trade
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses the growing political pressure, notably from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, to include Russian…
【Central Afri】Investigation Reveals Russian Wagner Group Sells ‘Blood Diamonds’
Editor’s NoteThis article is based on an investigation by the European Investigative Collaborations (EIC) consortium, alleging that the Wagner Group…
【Antwerp, Bel】Russia Rules the Diamond Market – and Continues to Earn Billions
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the continued flow of Russian diamonds into global markets, particularly through the historic hub of Antwerp,…
【Sestroretsk,】Russian Company Makes Record Breaking HPHT Diamond
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant milestone in synthetic gemstone production. The creation of a 16.04-carat lab-grown diamond,…
【Antwerp, Bel】Europe Still Imports Diamonds from Russia
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the continued flow of Russian diamonds into European markets, specifically through the Antwerp trading hub,…
Diamond Prices Soar and Not Even De Beers Can Bridge the Gap
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights how sanctions on a major diamond miner are creating supply shortages, driving up prices for certain rough…