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- European Parliament investigators found alumina from Aughinish refinery in Limerick is shipped to Russian smelters that supply Kremlin weapons.
- Thirty-nine MEPs from twelve EU countries wrote to Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Maroš Šefcovic urging a ban.
- Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced investigations, noting alumina is not EU-sanctioned.
- Aughinish Alumina said it complies with EU law, has a sanctions-compliance framework and could face restrictions if the weapons link is confirmed.
