Another loophole in EU sanctions: Russian aluminium may still be entering Europe through a back door

Can Russian aluminium still find its way onto the European market despite existing import bans? More than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and after twenty EU sanctions packages, loopholes appear to remain. According to signals from the Dutch aluminium industry, Russian aluminium may still be entering Europe after being processed in third countries. The Dutch government acknowledges the risk and warns that it could affect both the Kremlin's revenue streams and the competitiveness of European manufacturers. Read on for the full story.