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The EU and G7 restrictions apply to direct imports of non-industrial stones mined, processed, or produced in the country Western restrictions on direct imports of Russian diamonds have come into effect. As of January 1, deliveries of non-industrial diamonds mined, processed, or produced in Russia to the markets of G7 and EU countries are forbidden.

Presidential candidates will be allowed to air ads on state outlets from mid-February – a month before the vote Campaign season in the Russian media ahead of the presidential election in March will kick off next month and continue until just before voters head to the polls, the country’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced on…