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A cross-party coalition of 47 MEPs sent a letter to EU trade and foreign policy chiefs urging immediate action against alumina exports to Russia, particularly from Ireland.
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Ireland, Russia, EU
Who
47 MEPs, Kaja Kallas, Maroš Šefčovič
What
A cross-party coalition of 47 MEPs sent a letter to EU trade and foreign policy chiefs urging immediate action against alumina exports to Russia, particularly from Ireland.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:29:35 GMT · 3h 21m ago
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Ireland, Russia, EU ·
Why
The MEPs argue that exported alumina, primarily from Ireland's Aughinish Alumina, is a key raw material used in Russian weapons like drones and missiles deployed against Ukraine.
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The proposed sanctions could disrupt Russia's access to a critical material for its weapons production, potentially impacting its military capabilities in Ukraine. It also highlights an ongoing debate within the EU regarding the scope of sanctions and economic dependencies on Russia.
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