The Russian Federation received American chips and UAVs: WSJ explained how Moscow had established trade

During the first ten months of 2023, Russia imported dual -use goods from all over the world for $ 8. 8 billion, which is 10% less than the pre -dancing period, journalists said. Russia has started to receive more often unmanned aircraft and computer chips of American production from China. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal. The publication noted that this happens through the trade routes of Central Asia, through which the Russian Federation can receive double use.

Journalists noted that goods often come from China, where they can be produced by large American companies who claim that their goods are being imported to Russia without permission. "The Central Asian Trade Way is especially important because it provides a high concentration of Western production in Russia. This is a key path for microelectronics, car spare parts, luxury goods - items used on both battlefield in Ukraine and personal consumption," he said.

The analyst of the Washington research firm C4ads Natalie Simpson. Instead, the US and allies are listing dual -use goods to which sanctions are subject to. In particular, computer chips, routers, ball bearings used in tanks. Since February 2022, Chinese dual -use exports to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan has increased sharply. Many goods were then sent to the Russian Federation. In addition, the Russian Federation will receive goods through the UAE, Turkey, China.

Journalists stressed that in 2023 Kazakhstan purchased drones in China for $ 5. 9 million and exported $ 2. 7 million to Russia. In 2022, Russia received chips from the US and the EU for millions of dollars through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia. In the first ten months of 2023, the Russian Federation imported dual -use goods from all over the world by $ 8. 8 billion, which is only 10% less than the pre -dancing period. China stated that Russia is an important trading partner.

"China is always prudent and responsible for exports of military goods and adheres to the relevant laws and rules when it comes to the export control of double -use goods," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said. In 2023, up to $ 200 billion, bilateral trade between the two countries. China sells computer chips, reactive fighters and obstacle technology to Russian defense companies.

We will remind, on February 20 in the media reported that US sanctions against Russia influence the trade between Moscow and Ankara. In particular, US pressure on the company that cooperated with Russia has caused slowing down and violation of a number of payments. On February 19, German Foreign Minister Annalen Berbb declared that 13 EU sanctions on the Russian Federation contains restrictions on Russian capacity in the UAV.