The UK is trading millions of eels with Russia under a programme that is risking national security, campaigners have warned. Large numbers of critically endangered glass eels are being transported annually from the Bristol Channel to Kaliningrad under the premise of a conservation programme. However, wildlife... read full story
"Even at times of peace, it would be irresponsible to propose a trade where monitoring procedures are compromised. “In the current geopolitical climate, trade with Russia is also surely an issue of national security."