( November 10, 2026, 16:02 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Gaps in the EU’s enforcement of Russia trade sanctions risk allowing restricted goods to slip through countries applying weaker checks, European auditors warned on Tuesday. Their report identifies inconsistent national practices, ambiguous legislation and shortcomings in information sharing and European Commission oversight. The auditors recommend clearer provisions, closer scrutiny of national implementation and better tools to assess results. While sanctions have substantially restricted direct trade with Russia, indirect shipments through third countries remain a challenge, the report said.The report is attached....
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