Russia deploys networks to evade global sanctions on drone parts

The New York Times reported on September 24, 2026, that Russia maintains extensive operations to circumvent international sanctions and acquire drone components for its war in Ukraine. The investigation traced the supply chains and methods used to obtain restricted technology.

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How Russia Evades Sanctions

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Our business data correspondent Aaron Krolik describes Russia’s vast effort to evade global sanctions and get drone parts for its war in Ukraine — and explains how we traced those efforts.

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How Russia Evades Sanctions www.nytimes.com/video/world/... Our business data correspondent Aaron Krolik describes Russia’s vast effort to evade global sanctions and get drone parts for its war in Ukraine — and explains how we traced those efforts.