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19 Aug 2024

Author:
GUR

Ukraine launches portal "Tools of war in the weapon of the aggressor"

Total number: 484 Machines, 147 Factories...

What should governments do?

  • Approve and publish the list of equipment (tools, spare parts, technical fluids and software) subject to enhanced risk-based due diligence
  • Ban re-export to russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea
  • Standardize enhanced inspection procedures during deliveries to risky jurisdictions
  • Oblige manufacturers to install GPS trackers and remote control systems
  • Extend restrictions and regulations to the used equipment market
  • Increase liability for violations and negligence, involve banks in inspections (similar to AML/CFT)
  • Implement a whistle blowing mechanism to obtain insider information on violations
  • Share information and synchronize efforts with other countries

What should producers and sellers do?

  • Create a list of equipment (tools, spare parts, technical fluids and software) whose deliveries require enhanced risk-based due diligence
  • Approve and regularly update due diligence procedures taking into account recommendations, red-flags, sanctions circumvention schemes, spread them, oblige their foreign productions, counterparties and contractors to comply with them, introduce liability for violations (including during the sale of used equipment)
  • Use GPS trackers to control the end user, remote control systems to shut down the equipment in case of violations
  • Introduce on-site inspections at the place of equipment installation (repair, service, software installation)
  • Respond to detection of new cases of equipment use by aggressors - investigate, investigate supply chains, inform involved parties and governments, take measures to stop supplies.

Part of the following timelines

Ukraine: Govt. launches database of foreign equipment allegedly used by Russia in production of weapons incl. machine tools made by 140 companies

Foreign technology fuelling Russia's war in Ukraine