How Western Technology Is Keeping Russia Stocked With Drones

Published on August 29, 2023

Despite widespread beliefs that Russia relies on outdated weapons systems, its military continues to deploy sophisticated drones, causing significant concerns for Ukrainian forces. Reports indicate that Russia has been able to manufacture these advanced drones, such as the Lancet kamikaze UAV, due to the acquisition of vital Western technology. Despite Western sanctions designed to curtail Russia's technological capabilities, numerous components from EU countries, the U.S., and Asia still make their way to Russian military factories, often via complex supply chains that pass through third countries. This raises questions about the effectiveness of existing technology sanctions and underscores the urgency of coordinating international measures to close the loopholes that allow these critical components to reach Russia, further escalating the conflict with Ukraine.

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