EU states urge crackdown on Russia over sanctions-evading arms ploy
by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Julian Borger in W from on (#693Y6)
Moscow accused of attempting to source weapons parts through front companies in neighbouring states
A group of 10 EU member states have called for a crackdown on Russia's attempts to source military parts through front companies in neighbouring countries, thereby evading western sanctions.
The 10 countries, which include France, Germany, Italy and the Baltic states, write that 2023 must be the year of success in countering circumvention", warning that public support and international legitimacy of sanctions could wane if they are deemed ineffective.
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