The European Parliament votes in favour of a proposal to ban alumina exports to Russia. The vote reflects an EU sanctions and economic-pressure effort connected to the war in Ukraine. Irish outlet RTE reports that MEPs support the measure, which would restrict the trade in alumina, a key input for aluminium production. Irish Mirror links the decision to ongoing scrutiny of alumina-related activities in Ireland, referring to the Aughinish controversy, and says the Parliament’s action involves an amendment tied to the 2025 European Commission report on Ukraine. Both reports agree on the core outcome: MEPs endorse a ban on alumina exports to Russia. Neither source provides detailed figures on the scope of the ban, timing of implementation, or specific exemptions in the text provided. Overall, the reporting indicates that lawmakers treat alumina exports as part of broader EU attempts to reduce Russian access to strategic industrial inputs.