In the coming days, the European Union will begin consultations with member states on the 12th sanctions package against Russia. Bloomberg writes about this, citing knowledgeable sources.
According to them, this sanctions package may include a ban on Russian diamonds and new measures to circumvent existing sanctions. Within the scope of the new sanctions package, the list of prohibited goods that the Russian Federation can allegedly use for military purposes is also expected to be expanded.
Previously published by Politico WroteIt is stated that the European Union did not pay enough attention to the evidence package used to impose sanctions on people close to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the conflicts in Ukraine.
Before this, Soir, citing a source from the Belgian government, said: reportedEU countries will impose sanctions on Russian diamonds this autumn. Depending on the source, restrictive measures could be implemented in October or November. According to the new rules, stones bearing non-Russian markings will be allowed to circulate in the EU. The ban on rough diamonds is planned to be implemented from January 1, 2024. This ban will affect treated diamonds later and gradually.
Previously West in the name The losing side in an unprecedented economic war with Russia.