FT: The West demands that the UAE stop exporting critical electronic components to Russia Diplomats from the US and the EU have been flying to the UAE in recent weeks in order to put pressure on the authorities due to the growth of re-exports of electronics to Russia, writes FT. The allies also demand to disclose the entire list of goods exported to Russia
Western countries, led by the United States, are pushing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to stop exporting a number of critical electronic components to Russia, since Moscow can use them to create weapons systems. This is reported by the Financial Times, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
According to them, in recent weeks, diplomats from the United States, the EU and the United Kingdom have visited the UAE to explain a wide range of their trade restrictions and put pressure on UAE officials to restrict exports to Russia.
Sources claim that the US is concerned about Abu Dhabi’s central role in supplying Moscow with critical goods, such as electronic components. Washington is particularly concerned about re-export, when Western goods are sent through the UAE bypassing restrictions, the FT interlocutors note.
According to the FT, the Western allies, in addition to the requirement to stop the export of electronic components, demand to disclose the list of goods that have already been delivered to Russia.
The Arab Emirates did not impose sanctions against Moscow, but opposed the special operation conducted by Russia and called on the parties to return to the negotiating table. The UAE also provides financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
Earlier, Bloomberg wrote that the US authorities were putting pressure on Abu Dhabi because of trade with Russia. According to the agency, Washington warned the UAE authorities that their maintenance of economic and financial ties with Russia hinders Western efforts to put pressure on Moscow.
Read on RBC Pro How websites and applications force us to spend more — 10 tricks to return to the company you left: four for and three against What will happen to the Russian economy in the next 10 years: two main scenarios In Russia in a month the digital ruble will appear. What is it and why is it needed
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has repeatedly stated that the Russian economy confidently overcomes the sanctions barriers of unfriendly countries.
Authors Tags Subscribe to Telegram RBC Stay up to date with the latest news even in lockdown conditions