Russia is dodging car import sanctions

According to a Sky News investigation, Russia is evading sanctions, brought about by its invasion of Ukraine, by importing UK luxury vehicles through former Soviet states, most notably Azerbaijan

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Luxury vehicles from carmakers like Rolls Royce and Bentley are freely available in Russia, with UK cars exported to Azerbaijan having average value of more than £100,000

Source: Sky News Picture: Bentley £1 = €1.17, $1.28 © GRAPHIC NEWS