British microcomputers have been found among over 100,000 foreign components in Russian missiles and drones used in the deadly attacks against Ukraine on Sunday, said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Ukrainian president called for additional "effective" sanctions, after saying that parts originating from allied countries, including Germany, Japan, and the US, have been identified in Russian weaponry.
The dramatic events of Sunday, which left traces of destruction and grief, once again highlighted the critical need for strict control over supply chains and the prevention of technologies that can be used in military actions.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) reported that it has recently undertaken efforts to combat British companies whose products continue to end up in Russia's military supply chain. This action clearly signals the growing concern of the international community about the use of foreign technologies in Russia's military actions.
Although details of the specific microcomputers were not provided in Zelenskyy's statement, the fact that British technologies have been found in Russian weapons underscores the need for increased monitoring. The specifics of this equipment – missiles and drones – raise additional questions about the scope of the technologies used and their potential impact on military actions.
"We take extremely seriously the reports of goods from British companies found in Russian weaponry," said a government spokesperson. This underscores the UK's commitment to investigate these cases and take the necessary measures.
The attacks Zelenskyy spoke of have provoked outrage worldwide and prompted new debates about the effectiveness of existing sanctions. The Ukrainian president's call for additional measures reflects his categorical position on the matter. It is clear that the Ukrainian president is insisting on stricter measures to prevent future attacks and to limit the possibility of using foreign technologies in Russia's military actions.