Monday, 22 May 2023

Fresh sanctions on Russian diamonds put 1 million jobs at risk


G7 countries are imposing fresh sanctions against Russia to try to further hinder its war effort in Ukraine. “If the sanctions continue, then there will be a lot of uncertainty in the employment of one million workers,” said Vipul Shah, chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

Source: DCLA

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