Russia may lose opportunities for arms exports due to war in Ukraine - British intelligence

Military intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain reports.

"Even before the invasion, Russia’s share of the international arms market was declining. Now, when faced with conflicting demands, Russia will almost certainly prioritise deploying newly produced weapons with its own forces in Ukraine over supplying export partners," the report says.

According to British intelligence, shortage of components is likely to affect production of equipment for export, such as armoured vehicles, attack helicopters and air defense systems.

However, Russia's ability to maintain existing export contract support services, such as supply of spare parts and maintenance, is likely to be seriously undermined for at least the next three to five years, British Ministry of Defense said.  

• On February 1, the press service of the US Ministry of Finance announced that the US had introduced new sanctions against Russia. People connected with arms trade for the benefit of Russia got there. Restriction was introduced against 22 individuals and legal entities.