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What is the A7 network?

The A7 network is a shadowy financial system that Russia reportedly uses to move money and buy goods, avoiding Western sanctions. It's a key way Moscow tries to keep its economy going and fund its activities despite international restrictions. Britain's police are now specifically warning about its risks.

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