Russia has been preparing for war with Ukraine since 2007. Since then, Russia's largest tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod, has been accumulating hundreds of units of foreign high-tech machinery to support Moscow's aggression against Ukraine, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence or HUR reports.
Foreign equipment strengthens Russia's military-industrial complex
HUR has published new data in the “Tools of War” section of the War&Sanctions portal on over 260 machine tools, CNC processing centers, and other foreign-made equipment operating within the Russian military-industrial complex.
This portal documents entities and companies helping Russia wage the war against Ukraine.
According to Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence chief, most of these purchases occurred during the rearmament of Russia’s defense industry ahead of the all-out war.
Sanctions and service restrictions – an effective limiting mechanism
This equipment requires regular maintenance, repairs, and software updates. Manufacturers can restrict the supply of spare parts, technical fluids, and CNC software, directly impacting the operation of Russia’s military machinery.
Production expansion during wartime
In 2024, Uralvagonzavod launched a new tank engine production line equipped with advanced CNC machinery from leading European manufacturers. While deliveries via third countries continue, they have become slower, more complicated, and more expensive due to sanctions.
Effectively limiting Russian aggression requires coordinated diplomatic efforts, investigation of violations, and blocking of circumvention schemes.
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