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Ukraine invasion: Crucial role of tech companies highlighted after Russian 'act of aggression'
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Why can’t the West stop supplying technology for Russian weapons?
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Serbian companies export sanctioned dual-use technology to Russia, new investigation shows; incl. cos. comments
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Opinion: How to exploit Russia’s addiction to Western technology
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Netherlands: Court convicts Russian businessman to 18 months in jail for exporting dual-use components to Russian defence industry despite sanctions
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French court asks US authorities to guarantee adequate treatment of Greek businessman to be extradited on charges of smuggling sensitive tech. to Russian military
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Russia circumvents Western sanctions for production of military technology by importing equipment through third countries, new investigation shows
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Ukraine: Security forces arrest CEO of plant that allegedly supplied sanctioned fittings for construction of military bases in Russia
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Russia: Mercenary group Wagner buys satellites for intelligence activities from Chinese co., new investigation shows
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Managing risks created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Enhanced due diligence and advanced know-your-customer policies
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Russian manufacturers allegedly use machinery from US-based co. in attacks on Ukraine; incl. co. comment
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US imposes sanctions on cos. for aiding procurement of sensitive parts used in Iranian drones
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Swedish authorities ban Ericsson from supplying equipment to Russia
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Iranian drones used by Russia in attacks on Ukraine contain more than 50 electrical Western components imported via third countries, new report shows; incl. cos. comments
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Finland: Largest mobile carriers suspend Xiaomi sales over continued business in Russia
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Ukraine: Govt. designates tech cos. Spinner & DMG Mori as intl. war sponsors over continued deliveries to Russia despite sanctions
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Finland: CEO of 2 companies arrested on charges of violating sanctions by supplying foreign electronic products to Russia
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Netherlands: Defence Ministry employee & local company owner arrested on suspicion of circumventing sanctions by selling airplane parts to Russia
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Russia: Authorities warn of potential WhatsApp ban if it spreads forbidden information via "unfriendly channels"
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Russia: Intermediary countries & cos. help import US-made advanced electronic components used in weapon production exposing loopholes in Western sanctions regime
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SAP plans to discontinue support for Russian & Belarusian customers at end of year after maintenance contracts expire
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Russia: Two-thirds of foreign components in drones used in attacks on Ukraine originate from US, new research shows revealing gaps in sanctions regime
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Semiconductor firms under investor scrutiny for alleged links to violations of international law
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Germany: Director of 2 companies arrested on charges of violating country’s law by exporting components to Russian co. involved in production of military equipment
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Germany: Businessman arrested on suspicion of exporting equipment for sniper rifles production to Russia in 2015 despite imposed sanctions
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Russia’s tech companies face complicity risks over continued operations in aggressor state
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US-made dual-use microchips continue to be imported to Russia for military application despite export controls & sanctions, customs data shows; incl. cos. comments
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US-based Haas Automation allegedly still indirectly supplies Russian arms industry with technology; incl. co. comments
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UK manufacturers continue to supply Russia with key industrial equipment despite sanctions, trade data shows; incl. cos. comments
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Chinese companies allegedly ship dual-use equipment to Russia exposing loopholes in Western sanctions
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Parts made by U.S. companies allegedly used to build Russian cruise missiles; incl. cos. comments
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Ireland investigates reports that Irish component was found in Shahed drone Russia used in recent attack on Ukraine
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Russia: Majority of Western firms with local units continue operating & paying billions in taxes, indirectly funding war in Ukraine; new research shows
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New York Times exposes Russia's surveillance supply chain expansion & raises global human rights concerns
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U.S. tech firm's top manager privately sells high-tech to Russia, shows Reuters investigation; incl. co. comments
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Kyrgyz & Kazakh cos. export sanctioned dual-use goods to Russian firms linked to Kremlin war machine amid Western efforts to halt tech flow through Central Asia, new investigation shows
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Russia: General Electric stopped service of its gas turbines on Russian thermal power plants after extended US sanctions came into effect
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Japan-made semiconductors skirt sanctions to enter Russia through third countries, says new investigation
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Ukraine: Missiles used in Russia's recent attack that killed 11 civilians contain over 50 foreign-made components, President Zelensky says
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Acer ships computer hardware to Russia after saying it would suspend business, new investigation shows; incl. co. comment
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Russia: Mondi scraps deal to sell largest plant to local company due to delay in govt.'s approval, reaffirms its commitment to divest in future
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Russia reimports arms parts from Myanmar & India allegedly to improve weapons to be used in Ukraine
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Russia: Rockwool’s distributor allegedly supplies materials used in Russian frigates that carry hypersonic missiles; incl. co. comments
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Kazakhstan becomes pathway for supply of Russia’s defence sector with drones & microelectronics despite Western sanctions, new investigation shows
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Western govts. urge tech industry leaders to take steps to help shut down shipments of high-tech items to Russia, media reports
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Russia-registered firm smuggles sensitive technology from EU into country despite its links to Russian intelligence agencies, new investigation shows
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Russia: Microsoft allegedly intends to stay on market by offering companies to renew software licenses, local media reports
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Russia: Cybersecurity firm Group-IB finalises exit from market
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Russia continues to import Western weapons technology despite sanctions, trade data shows
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Majority of components in weapons used by Russian army in Ukraine produced by Western firms, two reports show; incl. cos. comments
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Russia: Twitter lifts restrictions on govt. & state media accounts
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UK: London-based firm allegedly sent goods incl. semiconductors to Russia despite imposed sanctions, according to customs data
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Russia: Microsoft to pay $3 million over alleged sanctions violations between 2012 & 2019
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Russia: CISCO destroyed $23.5 million worth of equipment during exit to prevent it from falling into Russian hands
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Russia avoids sanctions by buying EU-made chips & crucial semiconductors from third countries, according to diplomatic source
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Chinese company Xian Bingo Intelligent Aviation Technology reportedly in talks with Russia to supply drones
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Japan bans export of high-tech goods to Russia which can be used for military purposes
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Opinion: Western components have no place in Russia’s arsenal
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China aids Russia’s war in Ukraine, trade data shows; incl. cos. comments
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Millions of computer chips from Dutch manufacturers found in Russian weapons, new investigations shows; incl. cos. comments
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The Orlan Complex. Tracking the supply chains of Russia's most successful UAV
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Russia: Intel & Microsoft allegedly quietly unblock software downloads and updates, incl. cos. comments
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Ukraine: Single Iranian attack drone found to contain parts from more than dozen US companies, recent investigation shows; incl. cos. comments
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Biden administration launches task force to probe US components in Iranian drones used against Ukraine
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The supply chain that keeps tech flowing to Russia
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Ukrainian analysis identifies Western supply chain behind Iran’s drones
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UK: Company owned by PM's father-in-law still operating in Russia, report says; incl. co. comments
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Cisco ended operations in Russia, but its gear allegedly being shipped through China & other countries; incl. co. comments
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New investigation finds shipment of Western computer parts used in Russian weapons continued after invasion; incl. cos. comments
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Microsoft scales down Russia operations, over 400 employees will be affected
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IBM lays off staff & winds down operations in Russia
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HPE exiting Russia & Belarus over war in Ukraine
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Tech company Canva withdraws entirely from Russia after pressure, joining global exodus as war continues
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Russia: Consumers sue Apple after payment service withdrawn, ask for compensation for 'moral damage' caused
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Chinese company DJI Technology Co suspends sales in Ukraine & Russia to prevent the use of its drones in combat to cause harm; incl. co comment
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Clearview AI used in Ukraine to identify deceased soldiers, despite concerns about use of facial recognition technology during conflict
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Pro-war propaganda continues to be shared on TikTok in Russia according to researchers; co. declined to comment
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Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns caused by new law on media
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Russian court bans Facebook and Instagram as extremist
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Human Rights Watch releases Q&A about actions taken by social media & messaging services in Ukraine
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Human Rights Watch calls on tech companies to prioritize human rights in Ukraine
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Tech companies withdrawing from Russia should carefully assess how their actions may contribute to eradication of remaining online freedoms, says HRW
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Russia: Govt. threats & intimidation of tech companies negatively affecting free expresson; incl. co. comments
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Sony and Nintendo halt business in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine
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What the tech sector can do to respect human rights in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and beyond
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Reaktion auf Ukrainekrieg: Tech-Firmen wie Apple, Microsoft, Netflix & Amazon ziehen sich aus Russland zurück
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Ukraine: Tech companies response to invasion incl. stopping sales & services in Russia, restricting RT and Sputnik content on social media, preventing cyber attacks & more; incl. co. comments
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South Korea: Samsung and LG concern over shipping lines’ delivery halt to Russia after invasion of Ukraine
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Google disables Maps traffic data in Ukraine to protect citizens during Russian military invasion
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Crucial role of tech companies and digital media in opposing the attack on Ukraine
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Apple takes stand against Russia: bans sales & limits functionality
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Guerre en Ukraine : les géants de la tech s'attaquent aux médias proches du pouvoir russe
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Guerra en Ucrania: Las empresas de tecnología señalan informaciones falsas y desmonetizan los canales de los medios de comunicación estatales rusos
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Russia: Japan's tech co. Rakuten removes ads from messaging service in Ukraine & Russia, but will not block service in Russia
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Facebook says it has cracked down on hacking group targeting Ukrainian social media accounts
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Google blocks Russia's state-owned media outlet RT from earning ad dollars
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Elon Musk activates Starlink satellites in Ukraine following request for support
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Meta rolls out privacy & security measures to help people in Ukraine & Russia protect their accounts
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Ukraine internet outages spark concerns of broader blackout
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Russian-based disinformation about Ukraine is spreading through major social media platforms; incl. co. comments
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Access Now says cyberattacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and civil society violate human rights
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