Russia plans to begin exporting coal from the occupied Donbas region starting in October, according to reports from Russian media.
This move is part of Russia's broader strategy to capitalize on the resources in the region, which has been under its control since the conflict began in Ukraine. The exports are expected to provide a significant boost to Russia's economy, despite ongoing international sanctions and geopolitical tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine.
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