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July 9, 2026

Russian timber continues to reach the Czech market through Chinese supply chains

Russian timber continues to reach the Czech market through Chinese supply chains

Nearly four years after the European Union prohibited imports of Russian timber, concerns are growing that sanctioned wood continues to enter the bloc through increasingly sophisticated supply chains. Czech authorities have launched inspections into several importers suspected of purchasing timber that originated in Russia but entered the EU with documentation identifying China as the country of origin.

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