Russia-Ukraine War Crimes & Sanctions Evasion
Key Questions
What military agreement did Russia sign with the Taliban?
Russia signed a military pact with the Taliban. This occurs amid efforts to lower recruitment bars for prisoners including drug smugglers and gang members.
How is the EU addressing Russia's shadow fleet?
The EU has imposed sanctions on the shadow fleet used for sanctions evasion. OCCRP reported on Irish alumina exports supporting Russian arms production.
What did Galeotti discuss regarding organized crime?
Galeotti's podcast examined how organized crime aids sanctions evasion. Kremlin policies now recruit prisoners with criminal backgrounds for Ukraine fighting.
Russia signs military pact with Taliban. EU sanctions shadow fleet. OCCRP: Irish alumina exports to Russian arms. Galeotti podcast on organized crime evasion. Kremlin lowers recruitment bar for prisoners, including drug smugglers and gang members. New: Ukraine miltech procurement corruption allegations; EU deferred ban on Georgian refinery processing Russian crude.