# Belarusian cousins convicted in Austria of supplying Russia’s military industry

https://mins.news/en/item/20816

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-13 03:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/belarusian-cousins-convicted-of-supplying-russian-weapons-industry-in-austria/

> A Vienna court convicted two Belarusian cousins on Aug. 12 for violating EU sanctions by routing metalworking machinery and tools to Russia through third countries using an Austria-based business and shell companies. Authorities said the equipment was intended for companies linked to state conglomerate Rostec and used to make missile and fighter-jet engines. The man received a 21-month sentence, with 19 months suspended; his cousin received 15 months suspended. Both pleaded guilty and declined to appeal.

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