Ukraine in OSCE calls for blocking Russia’s access to all military technologies
Ukraine calls on partners to block any attempts by Russia to buy goods from private companies in the West that can be used in the field of military technology.
This is noted in a statement by the delegation of Ukraine to the OSCE, made at a meeting of the Forum for Security Cooperation, Censor.NET reports citing Ukrinform. The statement was made by the First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna Danylo Kubay.
"Demonstrating the highest level of hypocrisy, the Russian Federation continues to criticize legitimate arms transfers to Ukraine, which are carried out in support of Ukraine's inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter. The Russian Federation spares no effort to disrupt the transfer of defensive weapons to Ukraine, while importing weapons from Iran and North Korea to strengthen its ability to continue its aggressive war," the statement reads.
The report points out that despite Russia's statements about its so-called "industrial self-sufficiency," the Russian Federation is making every effort to circumvent sanctions and purchase Western military technologies to support its military industry.
"According to some reports, up to 95% of critical foreign-made components found in Russian weapons destroyed in Ukraine originate from Western countries. These supplies are known to be made by private firms rather than state institutions. Moreover, the exports that end up in Russia are not necessarily military goods, but also dual-use goods, civilian products, or even household appliances," Kubay emphasized.
In view of this, the Ukrainian diplomat called for vigilance against attempts at such purchases and the need to prevent them.
