G7宣布明年对俄罗斯钻石实施新制裁

According to reports from Reuters and AFP, the G7 plans to ban the direct import of Russian diamonds from January 1, 2024, and gradually restrict the import of Russian diamonds processed in third countries starting from March 1. This move was made after a video conference between G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which Zelensky warned that the unity of Western countries was at risk of collapse.

G7在声明中表示，将对俄罗斯开采、加工或生产的非工业钻石实施进口限制，并计划在9月初建立一个基于可追溯性的原钻验证和认证机制。这一限制措施是美西方国家对俄罗斯实施的一系列制裁中的最新举措，旨在对俄罗斯在金融机构、技术进口和能源出口领域施加压力。

In response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the new sanctions had been discussed for months, and Russian diamond mining companies were aware of all the risks they faced and were working to hedge these risks.

At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a lightning visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia on the 6th. The talks covered issues such as oil policies, the Russia - Ukraine conflict, and the Israel - Palestine conflict. This action has attracted widespread attention from international media. According to the US CNBC website, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are important trading partners of Russia, remaining neutral in the Russia - Ukraine conflict and refusing to adopt Western - led sanctions against Russia.

In addition, since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, the EU has implemented a series of economic sanctions, significantly reducing its exports to Russia. However, these sanctions have also had a backlash effect on Europe, leading to a tense supply situation in Europe, soaring energy and commodity prices, and a significant increase in imports.

G7此次对俄罗斯钻石实施的新制裁措施，再次凸显了国际社会对俄乌冲突的关注和对俄罗斯经济施加压力的决心。同时，这也表明在全球地缘政治格局中，多边制裁与双边关系的复杂互动。