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War & Conflict2h 9m ago

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, especially from Ireland, as it's used in weapons.

Ireland, Russia, Europe

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, especially from Ireland, as it's used in weapons.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:29:35 GMT · 2h 9m ago
Where
Ireland, Russia, Europe ·
Why
The MEPs warn that Irish alumina exports directly feed Moscow's war machine by supplying a key raw material for drones and missiles used against Ukraine.
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How this affects you

This pushes the EU to consider expanding sanctions against Russia to include alumina, potentially impacting Ireland's Aughinish Alumina and requiring Europe to secure alternative supplies for its own alumina needs. The current exports are seen as indirectly aiding Russia's military efforts in Ukraine.

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