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An investigation by Reuters and RUSI has established a network of microelectronics supplies to Russia. Products, worth billions of dollars, have been supplied to Russia despite sanctions.
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This is reported on Reuters Investigates.
According to Reuters and the London-based defense think tank, computer components and equipment keep flowing to Russia.
In 7 months, Russia has received computer and electronic components worth at least USD 2.6 billion. USD 777 million of these products were made by Western companies, their microcircuits were found in Russian weapons systems in Ukraine.
In particular, the American companies Intel Corp, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), Texas Instruments Inc and Analog Devices Inc., as well as the German Infineon AG, delivered their goods to Russia, bypassing sanctions.
The investigation also unveils schemes used to bypass restrictions. The suppliers managed to keep their dealings with Russia by establishing companies registered in Turkey and Hong Kong.
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