Russia plans to establish Kremlin-funded front companies in Uzbekistan to purchase foreign electronics for UAVs in order to circumvent international sanctions.
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Russia plans to set up front companies in Uzbekistan to purchase electronics for UAVs
Front companies will be funded by the Kremlin
Purpose is to circumvent international sanctions
Russia plans to create front companies in Uzbekistan to purchase electronics for UAVs and circumvent sanctions.
Preliminary agreements were reached between Putin and Uzbek leadership on December 26, 2023, regarding cooperation that facilitates the creation of these companies.
The front companies will export products to Russian defense entities including Kazan Elektropribor Plant, Elekon Plant, and Stella-K.
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