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EU sanctions Russia's largest diamond producer Alrosa

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russia's state-run diamond giant Alrosa and its CEO as part of a ban on imports of the gemstones over the Ukraine war.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 680

As the war enters is 680th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jan 4, 2024

EU targets world's biggest diamond miner as part of Russia war sanctions

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the world’s biggest diamond mining company and its chief executive officer as part of what it says is its “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine in the war against Russia

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024

Factbox-EU keeps on doing business with Russia despite sanctions

With ten rounds of sanctions since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, the European Union has rolled out its toughest punishment ever against a foreign country.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Belgium’s trade in Russian diamonds continues despite moral pressure

Poland and the Baltic states are pressing for diamonds to be included in the EU’s next round of sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Transparency International urges EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, miner Alrosa

The European Union should bar Russian diamond imports and blacklist diamond miner Alrosa and its head Sergei Ivanov, Transparency International told Reuters on Monday, as the 27-nation bloc prepares new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Eyes on Belgium as some EU states push for Russian diamond ban

The European Union must stop importing diamonds from Russia, five of the bloc's 27 countries said in a joint proposal seen by Reuters, as the EU prepares new sanctions against Moscow for waging war against Ukraine.

Reuters · Sep 25, 2022

Rare pink diamond to boost Angola's troubled mining sector

Miners in Angola have unearthed a rare pure pink diamond, believed to be the largest found in 300 years. Following the US ban on imports of Russian gems, "Lulo Rose" could give Angola's troubled diamond mining industry a welcome boost.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2022

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha

Consumers should think twice when buying diamonds that could be funding Russia's war, a Ukrainian diplomat said on Friday as a fraught international conflict diamond forum in Botswana came to an inconclusive end.

Reuters · Jun 24, 2022

Can India keep the shine on Russia’s diamond industry?

An escape clause in US sanctions allows Russian diamonds to enter global markets after being cut and polished in India.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2022