I believe Amnesty International also identified Russia. This is not something I've personally been involved in investigating, but we have heard in our discussions that the same way Russia has continued to wade through the sanctions by the international community.... Part of that is the gold trade. Countries like Russia and the UAE are aligning themselves in a way so that they can weather these storms. It's really important to track and try to target those networks that are operating in the shadows, smuggling underneath the scrutiny of international mechanisms.
On October 1st, 2024. See this statement in context.