Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say
Summary
Russian intelligence agencies have stepped up efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets due to international sanctions hurting Russia's economy. They use fake companies, middlemen, hackers, and cyber spies to get advanced machinery, research, and technology for military and dual-use purposes.Key Facts
- Sanctions have limited Russia’s access to machinery, technology, and research from Europe.
- Russian spies create fake companies and recruit middlemen to gather technology secretly.
- They target advanced weaponry research, such as Sweden’s Gripen fighter jet technology.
- Russia is seeking technology in areas like space, quantum computing, arctic, and marine tech.
- These technologies can be used for satellites, communications, and navigation.
- Russia also needs computer technology and software updates for machine tools.
- The UK and European countries accuse Russia of stealing technology and planning sabotage or assassination attempts.
- Swedish police arrested two people linked to illegal shipments of machinery to Russia through a Turkish company.
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