Russian Defense Firm Easily Buys US Chips via China
Despite US and European sanctions, Russian arms manufacturers continue to receive Western-made microchips crucial for weapons production, via a network of Russian suppliers. These suppliers, many with ties to state-owned entities or oligarchs, obtain chips primarily through intermediaries in China and Hong Kong, circumventing direct import restrictions. An undercover investigation successfully purchased these banned chips from Russian suppliers, confirming the ongoing flow. Stronger sanctions targeting both Russian and foreign entities involved in this supply chain are needed to effectively halt the production of Russian weaponry.
John Q. Hosedrinker