NEWS

Russia has been accused of engaging in industrial-scale logging in Ukraine, cutting down large swaths of trees for sale and to strengthen its defensive positions. In a letter to President Putin, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu requested permission to harvest timber and stated that "wood not used for defense will be sold to finance the military operation."

Resources:

• Wood Floor Business: Ukrainian Officials: Russia is Stealing Timber For Commercial Gain
• The Wall Street Journal: Russia Stole Land and Grain. Now It’s Taking Timber, Ukraine Says.