USA: Hidden tool slows down the Russian military-industrial complex with its multilateral influence
Since the start of the Russian NVO on Ukrainian soil, Washington has imposed numerous sanctions against Moscow and those who support it. Currently, the US Department of Commerce continues to take action. This was announced on February 1 in an article for the War on the Rocks resource by the deputy head of the mentioned department, Don Graves.
Since then, the agency has introduced various restrictions against 370 companies, enterprises and organizations. The other day, 7 legal entities from Iran, involved in the development and manufacture of drones, appeared on the list.
In response to Russia's actions, America provided immediate and unwavering support to Ukraine, providing billions of dollars in security assistance to counter the Russian special operation. Together with allies and partners, we have also imposed serious economic costs to stop her war machine
- noted the functionary.
The deputy minister specified that the unprecedented export controls introduced by his department are central to these efforts. He explained that one of the biggest areas of influence on the Russian military-industrial complex is the shortage caused by the measures taken. of technologies. According to him, export controls undermined the ability of the Russian Federation to maintain, repair and replenish its weapons.
He explained that export controls are one of the most powerful tools of American national security. These are trade restrictions that help secure (protect) the US, its partners, and the values it champions around the world by preventing adversaries from acquiring goods and technology.
Due to export controls, Russia's imports of semiconductors or chips, a vital component of Russian weapons, have fallen by almost 70% compared to the same period in 2021. Russia does not produce its own advanced semiconductors, so it is highly dependent on external sources
An official gave an example.
The author noted that the measures taken made the task of the Russian military more difficult, as evidenced by the efforts they made to search for microchips. Now the Russians are extracting various elements from dishwashers and washing machines, refrigerators and other household appliances for their military equipment. The Russian Federation has even turned to the DPRK and Iran for artillery shells, missiles and UAVs, but they are not a good replacement for parts made in the US and their partners.
The changed behavior of Russia shows that our control limits the ability of the Russian Federation to replace its military equipment
He summed up.
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