In theory it’s from China, in reality it’s from Moscow – how sanctioned Russian timber keeps flowing into Czech Republic

This exposé reveals how Russian timber, ostensibly sourced from China, is cleverly rerouted through Kazakhstan and European Union neighbors to evade sanctions, specifically targeting the Czech Republic. This sophisticated bypass strategy is putting Europe's commitment to wartime embargoes to the test, highlighting gaps in enforcement across member states. The ability of sanctioned materials to slip through these cracks raises serious concerns about the efficacy of sanctions and the integrity of international trade regulations.