UK’s guidance on Russian diamonds measures
Road map for third country processed Russian diamonds This section explains the scope of the measures related to relevant Russian diamonds processed in third countries only, and the evidence traders need to provide to demonstrate compliance. It does not discuss other prohibitions (including other measures related to Russian diamonds). See the statutory guidance on Russia sanctions for this. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK government has imposed a range of sanctions measures, including trade, financial, transport and other sanctions, under The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the Russia Regulations). The sanctions are aimed at encouraging Russia to cease actions which destabilise Ukraine, or undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty, or independence of Ukraine. The Russia (Sanctions (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (the 2024 Regulations) amended the Russia Regulations and introduced a prohibition on the import of ce