# Austria uncovers network evading EU sanctions to supply Russia’s arms industry

https://mins.news/en/item/18724

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-11 04:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/austria-uncovers-international-network-circumventing-eu-sanctions-to-supply-russian-cruise-missiles-jets/

> Austria says it has uncovered an international network that circumvented European Union sanctions to supply Russia with equipment linked to cruise missiles and fighter jets. State Secretary Jorg Leichtfried called it unacceptable that highly precise European technology was being diverted into the production of cruise missiles and air defense systems. He said Austria would continue taking decisive action, with full international cooperation, against actors seeking to evade legal prohibitions and support Russia’s arms industry.

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