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UK bans gamepad exports to Russia over potential military use
The UK government has banned the export of gaming controllers to Russia, as they could be used in the war against Ukraine
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Politico reported the information.
The United Kingdom has cut off Russia's access to game controllers and other technologies, including software for finding and exploiting new oil and gas wells.
"Today, we are flexing our powers to choke the Russian war machine, save Ukrainian lives and protect British businesses from cynical Russian exploitation," said UK Sanctions Minister Stephen Doughty.
The British sanctions package is mainly focused on cutting off innovative software and technology from the Russian defense and energy sectors.
The minister noted that video game controllers can be used to pilot drones in the war against Ukraine.
“We’re also banning outright video game controllers going to Russia, preventing them from being used to pilot drones on the frontline, meaning gaming consoles will no longer be repurposed to kill in Ukraine,” Doughty added.
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