The German technological company Kontron has exported sensitive technology to Russia via its Slovenian subsidiary, Kontron Doo, despite a new series of EU sanctions, Politico reported on May 23.
According to the point of sale, Kontron used the Slovenian entity to send more than 3.5 million euros ($ 3.9 million) of telecommunications equipment to his Russian Subsidiary, Iskra Technologies, between July and November 2023.
Expeditions included 11 deliveries and included the SI3000 telecommunications platform – a double -use product capable of monitoring and intercepting communications.
This decision seemed to bypass several EU sanctions cycles introduced in 2023 targeting double -use and sensitive technologies Politico.
Kontron said exports were linked to pre-sanction contracts and were authorized by Slovenian authorities under previously issued licenses. However, the media reported that the EU sanctions Apply to all double -use technological contracts, including those signed before restrictions take effect.
Exceptions may exist, but only in specific cases such as cybersecurity, medical use or emergencies – and only if they are authorized by the national government concerned.
Despite the vast West sanctions aimed at cutting the supply lines, Russia continues to Obtain sanctioned goodsLike microchips, via third countries.
The Kyiv allies sought to stop the ability of the Kremlin to bypass the sanctions.
Earlier this week on May 20, EU adopted The 17th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly targeting its fleet of oil shadows.
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