German giant’s Russia exit collapses—Knauf still funds Putin’s war economy
Construction company picked to build Putin's nuke sites promised to leave. It didn't.
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Western electronics found in North Korean missiles striking Ukraine
Electronics from the US and EU were found in debris of around 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles Russia launched at Ukraine in 2024, accounting for one-third of its ballistic strikes.
Ukraine traces Western tech in Russian “Parody” drones downed in Moldova
Ukrainian intelligence found American, Swiss, Taiwanese, and Chinese components in two Russian decoy drones that landed on Moldovan territory during this weekend's massive aerial assault on Ukraine.
Ukraine finds US, German, Swiss parts in Russian new stealth drone Okhotnik despite sanctions
A rare Russian drone valued at $15 million met its end in Donetsk Oblast, revealing Moscow's continued access to restricted Western technology.
Media: Investigation uncovers Russia’s potential sanctions evasion through transit manipulation
The scheme redirects goods meant for Central Asia and the Caucasus to Russia by manipulating shipping documents.
Tagesschau: German CNC machines bypass sanctions to reach Russian military suppliers via Türkiye
These machines, capable of producing vehicle parts and ammunition, are being used in Russian military-related industries.
Trap Aggressor: Russian defense supplier enjoys luxury life in US, dodging sanctions
Oleg Volkov, owner of Armalit, a key supplier to Russia's navy, lives a lavish lifestyle in the US while his company aids Russia's military.
European parts still reaching Russian ships despite sanctions, BBC finds
BBC investigation exposes shipments of parts for anti-sabotage boats and border patrol ships used by Russian military and security forces.