Tagged: sanctions

  • Bear Witness

    Bear Witness 10:26 am on October 10, 2026 Permalink | | Reply
    Tags: , sanctions, ,   

    Russia is apparently finding ways around sanctions with help from a Chinese smart vibrator manufacturer.

    Shenzhen NuanQin Technology reportedly shipped around $426,000 worth of microchips, electric motors and other components to Russia.

    The parts have potential military uses, although there’s no evidence Russia is literally turning sex toys into weapons.

    From bedroom gadgets to potential military supply chains. Quite the career change.

    Original source: Forbes Ukraine / NAKO Investigation

     
  • Bear Witness

    Bear Witness 10:42 am on June 12, 2026 Permalink | | Reply
    Tags: Audi, bmw, , China, sanctions   


    BMW and Audi cars have started being brought into Russia disguised as Chinese cars. They simply cover the badges with Chinese Changan logos before crossing the border.

    The scheme helps simplify the export of cars from China amid restrictions and increased inspections. After the cars are imported into Russia, the stickers are removed, and the vehicles become BMWs and Audis again.

     
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