US Tech Is Helping Guide Russian Missiles Into Ukraine
Oct 3, 2024
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Stephanie Baker, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in global events, discusses how U.S. technology plays a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. She reveals that components from American companies found their way into Russian missiles, culminating in tragic strikes on cities like Chernihiv. The conversation delves into the failures of export controls and the disturbing actions of middlemen in technology transfers. Baker also highlights the emotional toll on victims' families, adding a poignant human element to a complex geopolitical issue.
The discovery of Western-made components in Russian missiles highlights serious challenges in enforcing export controls amid the Ukraine conflict.
Despite international sanctions, complex supply chains continue to allow military technology flow to Russia, raising concerns about accountability.
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After a Russian missile hit the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, Ukrainian investigators found the navigation system had components made by four Western companies, including two in the US.
Today on the Big Take, Bloomberg reporter Stephanie Baker talks to host David Gura about how these components are making their way to the battlefield and what steps the US government is taking to try to prevent that from happening.