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War in Ukraine
Germany’s trade with Russia thrives despite EU sanctions, with loopholes in oil, gas, and steel sectors continuing to fund Putin’s war.
Dec. 11
Energy
The EU exemption granted to Czechia allows Polish oil company Orlen to make $1.3 billion profit from Russian fuel and pay billions to Putin’s war chest.
Oct. 16
Europe
Almost 40 UK companies are being investigated for violating sanctions against Russian oil, implemented to limit the Kremlin’s profits during its war in Ukraine with no one having yet been penalized.
Oct. 11
Canada
Experts said Canada is aware of the sanction circumventions, but “staffing inadequacies” have likely prevented the government from taking solid actions against the illicit export of microelectronics.
Oct. 9
Russia
Over 20,000 sanctions have been levied against Russia since it invaded Ukraine – but that hasn’t stopped EU companies from trading with it, propping up its war-time economy.
Oct. 2