Austrian Firm Kontron Evades Sanctions, Fueling Russia’s War Machine
German company Kontron, despite publicly condemning the war and claiming market withdrawal, continued supplying Russia with dual-use technology through its Slovenian subsidiary, bypassing EU sanctions. These exports, exceeding €3.5 million, included the SI3000 telecommunications platform and reached entities connected to the Russian military and FSB. This evasion, further evidenced by subsequent shipments to Kazakhstan, highlights a significant loophole in sanctions enforcement. The lack of investigation by EU and German authorities is prompting calls for action from MEPs.
John Q. Hosedrinker