Thanks to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the former has ended up on the sanctions list of a number of countries. These sanctions were intended to weaken Russia’s ability to wage war and limit its economic ties with the West. This includes, for example, a ban on the export of sensitive technologies, weapons or dual-use goods.
Russia therefore cannot legally purchase directly a number of technologies subject to export restrictions.Though, this does not mean that it does not have access to them in practice. Goods are often moved indirectly, through intermediaries and third countries.
Russian imports have thus largely moved into the gray zone. Goods that would or else not be legally imported are getting into the country through re-export and trade intermediaries. Computing technology, semiconductors and equipment that may have military applications are thus getting into Russia through various “channels”. Third countries, such as Turkey and Kazakhstan, play a significant role in this.
Czech Firm Linked to Ubiquiti Distribution Concerns
Ubiquiti products may be reaching Iran,which faces ongoing international sanctions,according to research from Hunterbrook. The company has previously faced fines for similar violations. The examination also details issues within Ubiquiti’s global distribution network.
Hunterbrook notes that technical firms possess the capability to track devices by serial number or IP address, meaning defenses against illicit distribution may not hold. In Paraguay, the founder of a major distribution company faces smuggling charges.
