Shadow Trade is an investigative documentary by AnewZ that examines how global sanctions imposed after Russia’s 2022 war in Ukraine have been weakened through informal trade routes, permissive transit regimes, and overlooked commercial practices.
The film focuses on Armenia’s emergence as a re-export hub for dual-use technologies, sanctioned components, and sensitive goods that ultimately support Russia’s military capacity. What is often presented as economic growth is placed under scrutiny, revealing a corridor through which restricted materials move from international markets into an active conflict.
Drawing on verified data, trade analysis, and open-source investigations, Shadow Trade explores how regulatory gaps are exploited, why sanctions lose effectiveness, and how supply chains adapt under pressure. The documentary reflects AnewZ’s commitment to factual, evidence-based journalism and to principles of transparency, accountability, and respect for sovereign borders.
By documenting what operates beyond public view, Shadow Trade seeks to clarify how illicit networks function during wartime and why exposure remains a necessary first step toward accountability.
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