Russia ramps up imports of defence industry components from China, Ukrainian intelligence says
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Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:20:36 +0200
Russia has ramped up imports of equipment from China as tightened sanctions in 2024 have made it harder to obtain Western machine tools.
Source Defence Intelligence of Ukraine DIU Details DIU has released data on 37 foreignmade pieces of equipment used by Russias defence industrial base, including components from AlmazAntey, a manufacturer of antiaircraft weapons, and Uralvagonzavod, the countrys largest producer of tanks and armoured vehicles.
Uralvagonzavod imported Chinese machine tools in 20232024.
Ukrainian intelligence pointed out that Russias defence industry continues to rely on foreign equipment, particularly computer numerical control CNC machines.
Payments for these goods are primarily processed through VTB Bank and its Shanghai branch, with transactions conducted in Chinese yuan.
Meanwhile, Chinese machine tools are equipped with German and Japanese CNC systems, including those produced by Siemens, Heidenhain and Fanuc.
Uralvagonzavod and AlmazAntey also use equipment manufactured by Emco Austria, Grindex Serbia, Hermle Germany, Tos elkovice Czechia, etc.
that they purchased before the fullscale invasion, DIU reported.
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