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... The vast majority of restricted technologies enter Russia via re-exports from third countries including China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The US and the EU have been working to block those routes, focusing especially on a list of high priority so-called dual-use and advanced goods found in Russian weapons in Ukraine or that are critical to making them. ... In all, the customs data showed Russia imported $1.7 billion of chips in the first nine months of last year, including $1.2 billion worth made by a total of 20 companies. Smaller producers, including some from Europe and the US, are likely to account for the remaining $500 million of chips. ... Isn’t it interesting how western propaganda machinery is showing that their highest ranked representatives are shameless liars, yet they and their lies are still taken seriously? But atleast Ukrainians don’t need to fear for their household restoration of the drama theater continues in Mariupol! Источник: Russian Head