Tapas and Toxins: Family of Spanish Restaurateurs Investigated for Selling Sanctioned Dual-Use Chemicals to Russia

A Russian-Spanish wine exporter whose family runs a chic tapas bar is under investigation for shipping sanctioned chemicals to Russia, including diethylamine, a chemical involved in the manufacturing of the nerve agent VX. Reporters found she also owns a chemical company in Russia whose clients have included major state scientific agencies known for developing chemical weapons.

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