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Poland uncovers Ukraine’s illicit cigarette trade

In April 2025, 16.25% of cigarettes smoked in Ukraine came from illicit sources, according to Kantar, which has monitored the country’s gray tobacco market for over a decade, Angora24.pl reported on Aug. 25.

28 August 2025, 07:25 PM

Russia’s military gear flows to China for copycat production

Chinese citizens have been illegally exporting bulletproof vests, tactical backpacks, uniforms and other military equipment from Russia, with the intention of studying and producing cheaper replicas, the Russian propaganda outlet Izvestia claimed on April 21.

21 April 2025, 01:37 PM

U.S. officials press Turkey to curb tech trade aiding Russia

The U.S. government has urged Turkish authorities to stop supplying Russia with microchips and other components used in military equipment, according to a report by the Financial Times on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 11:47 AM

Russian-appointed head in Kherson Oblast linked to illegal agriculture exports

Russian-appointed Volodymyr Saldo, the "head" of the occupied part of Kherson Oblast, and a local commission have allowed the illegal export of Ukrainian agricultural products to Russian companies at zero or reduced export customs rates, Schemes project reported on June 6.

7 June 2024, 11:38 AM

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