Portuguese exports to countries near Russia have surged since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, leading to an investigation by the Ministry of Finance into existing sanctions. While exports to Russia plummeted, sales to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and the UAE increased significantly. Companies may be circumventing sanctions by exporting to these countries, which then send goods to Russia. Cork exports have notably risen, despite sanctions targeting its use in military applications. Investigations into potential irregularities in compliance with sanctions are ongoing. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)