How EU Sanctions on Russian Diamonds May Work

What we know — and what we don’t — about the timeline, scale and provisos of the long-awaited ban.

G7 Members Confirm Bans on Russian Diamonds

WFDB criticizes plan to introduce single entry point for rough goods.

G7 to Restrict Imports of Russian Diamonds Starting January 1

By March, measures will encompass goods processed in third countries.

Martin Rapaport’s Open Letter on Russian Sanctions

Martin Rapaport’s open letter to the European Union.

Rapaport Warns G7 Leaders of Russian Sanctions Loophole

Open letter provides alternative Rapaport US Diamond Protocol.

Alrosa Halts Sales as Diamond Glut Persists

Miner calls for “reciprocal effort” to tackle imbalance of supply and demand.

G7 to Work on Restricting Trade in Russian Diamonds

Countries will implement tougher curbs on trade and use of rough and polished, while UK has banned the stones completely.

US Sanctions Diamond Firms Over Alleged Hezbollah Links

Global network enabled funds to reach financier of Lebanese terror group, Treasury claims.

G7 to ‘Work on Further Measures’ Against Russian Diamonds

Rough and polished stones escape latest round of Western sanctions.

No Diamonds in EU Sanctions on Russia

Latest measures restrict imports of certain jewelry-related materials.

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