How Russia found a cheeky solution to bypass US sanctions, buy AI GPUs & other hardware
FirstpostUS officials have long been puzzled by the appearance of American-made technologies in Russian weapons battlefield. A detailed investigation has now unveiled a shadowy supply chain, revealing how Russian distributors exploit loopholes to procure these components Despite public claims by companies like TI that they’ve ceased direct sales to Russia, the investigation highlights the challenges in tracking every step of the supply chain. Image Credit: Reuters Despite sweeping sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s access to Western technologies, the country has found a way to bypass restrictions and secure critical components. A detailed investigation has now unveiled a shadowy supply chain, revealing how Russian distributors exploit loopholes to procure these components. Loopholes in sanctions and compliance Despite public claims by companies like TI that they’ve ceased direct sales to Russia, the investigation highlights the challenges in tracking every step of the supply chain.