ARTE: Porsches in Moscow. Missile-making machines from Italy. And an EU pretending not to see
European manufacturers forge documents. Russian smugglers post on YouTube. And sanctioned machinery builds missiles aimed at Ukraine.
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Europe spends € 2 billion a month on Russian oil and LNG—more than its aid to Ukraine
Two investigations expose Europe’s energy contradiction: while pledging to cut ties with Moscow, the EU continues to spend billions on Russian oil and Arctic gas—much of it transported by sanctioned icebreakers.
Bloomberg: US may lose its top sanctions trophy—$ 300 million Russian superyacht
Complex ownership claims threaten the Justice Department’s biggest sanctions victory, as prosecutors fight in Manhattan court to keep a seized Russian superyacht costing taxpayers $750,000 a month.
Russian nuclear scientists may still spy on CERN through FSB-linked institute exempt from sanctions, Forbes warns
The Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR), located near Moscow, continues to allow Russian scientists to spy on CERN’s cutting-edge nuclear research, bypassing international sanctions and raising serious security concerns.
The EU banned Russian timber—then bought € 1.5 billion worth anyway
Poland, Ukraine's strongest EU ally, has emerged as the largest importer of banned Russian timber, taking in a third of all suspect shipments since sanctions began.
Russia makes € 7 billions from fish sales through Dutch ports, envoy says
Russian fishing industry maintains significant EU market presence through Dutch ports, utilizing Norwegian vessels and local infrastructure while generating billions in revenue.
