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German Company Shipped Restricted Technology to Russia Despite EU Sanctions, Politico Reports
- Between July and November 2023, the German tech firm Kontron channeled over €3.5 million worth of dual-use telecommunications equipment to its Russian branch, Iskra Technologies, through its affiliate company in Slovenia.
- This occurred despite the EU adopting its 17th sanctions package against Russia on May 20, 2023, which targeted dual-use technologies and oil tanker shadow fleets.
- The shipments, including 11 deliveries of the SI3000 platform capable of monitoring communications, were authorized under pre-sanction contracts and Slovenian licenses.
- Kontron indicated that the shipments were tied to agreements made before the sanctions took effect and had received approval from Slovenian officials, despite EU regulations generally restricting exports of dual-use technologies without specific exemptions.
- The case illustrates ongoing challenges in enforcing EU sanctions as Russia continues sourcing restricted goods through third countries despite sweeping Western efforts to cut supply lines.
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German company shipped restricted technology to Russia despite EU sanctions, Politico reports
German-based tech company Kontron exported sensitive technology to Russia via its Slovenian subsidiary, Kontron doo, despite a new round of EU sanctions, Politico reported on May 23.According to the outlet, Kontron used the Slovenian entity to ship over 3.5 million euro ($3.9 million) worth of telecommunications equipment to its Russian subsidiary, Iskra Technologies, between July and November 2023. The shipments included 11 deliveries and inclu…
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A German manufacturer of militarily sensitive high-tech products has managed to circumvent tariffs, which Germany itself strongly supports, and has exported technological products to Russia. Kontron , a German-based technology company, has been exporting sensitive technology to Russia through its Slovenian subsidiary, Kontron doo, despite a new round of EU sanctions, Politico reported on May 23. According to the paper, Kontron used the Slovenian…
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