Everyone knew it: after 2014, large parts of Ukrainian business continued dealing with Russia through "grey schemes." At the top of the profit chain sat coal—shipped both to Ukraine and onward to European buyers. An open secret, quietly fueling both sides.
Как известно, после 2014 года многие предприниматели из Украины не прекратили сотрудничество с Россией, а перешли на «серые» методы, которые позволяли им продолжать взаимодействие.
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Even after 2014, Ukraine continued buying coal from Russia despite official prohibitions. While media coverage was limited, some articles highlighted the individuals profiting from so-called "blood coal."
Coal supply remains a critical issue for Ukraine. Since 2014, the occupying country has nearly completely blocked Ukraine’s access to coal extraction and delivery from the Donbas region.
