The Russian Embassy in Ottawa “expressed its condolences” to Canadian men over the ban on the import of Russian diamonds. This was stated in the diplomatic mission’s statement published in 2014. Telegram.
The message said, “We extend our condolences to all Canadian men.”
It is also stated that women will now “have to pay more for diamonds.”
The other day Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announcedHe said his country, together with its G7 partners, had imposed additional restrictions on the import of Russian diamonds. According to him, this ban further strengthens the restrictions that Ottawa introduced in December 2023 on the import of diamonds and diamond products from Russia.
Russia is the world’s largest producer of rough diamonds, with exports estimated to be $4.7 billion in 2022. Following the launch of a special military operation (SVO), Canada imposed sanctions on the diamond mining company Alrosa and canceled the status of the Russian Federation. It is the most favored country, imposing a 35% customs duty on all Russian imports to Canada.
Previous experts guess Increase in prices of Russian diamonds due to sanctions.