O țară europeană furnizează materie primă pentru mașina de război a Rusiei. Una dintre cele mai mari fabrici ar putea fi sancționată

Ireland supports EU sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine, yet a local factory supplies crucial materials to the Russian aluminum industry. Aughinish Alumina, owned by Russian Rusal, exports alumina to Russian smelters, contributing to defense production. Some EU member states are pushing for the factory's inclusion in upcoming sanctions, as it has never been sanctioned before. Rusal's sales to Russia surged post-Ukraine invasion, with alumina used in military applications. The factory's closure could impact the European aluminum sector, but alternatives exist. Negotiations for new sanctions are set for October, with political implications for Ireland's government.