In theory it’s from China, in reality it’s from Moscow – how sanctioned Russian timber keeps flowing into the Czech Republic.
6 July 2026
According to findings by Deník N, Russian timber on which the EU imposed sanctions because of the invasion of Ukraine continues to flow into the Czech Republic. It often masquerades as goods imported from China.
Czech authorities are aware of the problem and are investigating some companies.
Czech authorities are aware of the problem and are investigating some companies.