Illicit Arms Trafficking Networks and Geopolitical Strategies: Analyzing Attempts to Procure Russian Military Equipment for Ukraine, 2023-2025

Since October 1, 2023, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has documented 236 instances of thwarted illegal exports involving drones, optical devices, aviation components, and other military equipment destined for Ukraine, highlighting a significant escalation in efforts by foreign entities to bolster Kyiv’s military capabilities. According to a statement released by the FSB on June … Leggi tutto Illicit Arms Trafficking Networks and Geopolitical Strategies: Analyzing Attempts to Procure Russian Military Equipment for Ukraine, 2023-2025