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Belarusian ex-IKEA supplier fills Russian market gap with lookalike furniture

After IKEA exited Russia and Belarus in 2022, a former Belarusian supplier continued producing similar furniture for the Russian market, with one retailer marketing it as a replacement. This highlights sanctions circumvention and supply-chain adaptation, though the scale and official involvement remain unclear.

OCCRPabout 4 hours agoBY, RU, UAengCredibility 41%View source

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Mosaic Score7.1
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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#sanctions#supply-chain#furniture#russia#belarus#ikea

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