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September 24, 2025

Uncovering Sanctions Evasion Networks Supplying Russia’s War Machine

From detention to pre-validation: CBP and an iconic retailer leverage Altana Product Passports

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Russia has continued to acquire Western electronics for use in drones and weapons, often through hidden and complex trade routes. With Altana’s Product Network, analysts gained visibility into these evolving supply chains, uncovering illicit shipments and tracking sensitive components at a granular level.

Before the Product Network

  • Russia continues acquiring export-controlled Western electronics for drones and weapons.

With the Product Network

  • Altana’s network monitors Russia’s evolving supply chains, tracking granular part numbers, product specifications, and producer origins.
  • Analysts uncovered hidden trade routes, tracing 323 shipments of microchips and semiconductors from the U.S. through India to Russian drone manufacturers.
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