【Antwerp, Bel】Diamond Trade in Antwerp – Russia’s Diamonds Find Their Way, Likely Despite Sanctions
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Antwerp’s pivotal role in the global diamond trade, where 80% of Europe’s rough diamonds are traded, supporting…
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【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…
【London, UK /】UK Government to Ban Imports of Russian Diamonds and Metals in Additional Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
Editor’s NoteThe UK has announced new sanctions targeting Russian diamonds and key metals, expanding economic pressure in response to the ongoing…
【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,…