Representatives from the US State Department and the European Commission (EC) discussed with the diamond industry how they could deprive Russia of gemstone revenues. It has been reported DEA NewsWith reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The US State Department said in a statement that State Department and EC representatives discussed with industry leaders from the US and Europe the importance of involving the diamond industry in “future Russia-related import measures, including polished diamonds.”
In addition, it was pointed out that the Russian Federation “continues to earn billions of dollars from the diamond trade and the most effective ways to cut this income flow are discussed”.
Previously reportedThe G7 countries and the EU are trying to find ways to track Russian diamonds across borders.
Prior to that, Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Cros declarationA ban on the purchase of Russian diamonds does not make sense, since they will still arrive in European stores by detour.