The UK government urges British exporters and relevant companies to avoid being listed as entities that help evade sanctions against Russia when trading with countries closely linked to the Russian Federation, Report informs, citing the guidance for exporters published in the government’s website.
This guidance includes 14 countries, including Armenia, China, India, Thailand, Mongolia, etc.
The UK government warns about the risks of cooperation with partners who may participate in the re-export of goods or support the Russian economy, and emphasizes that this could result in restrictive measures being imposed by London and its allies.
“Russia continues to purchase sensitive goods and western-produced items from entities within third countries, often without governments being aware. Companies may wish to conduct enhanced due diligence when exporting at-risk products to certain countries to prevent re-export to Russia, although the risk of each country and individual trade can differ. The UK government is fully supportive of trade with these countries where the end destination is not Russia, or any other sanctioned destination.”
There are indications that Russia is also seeking to procure the following items from UK companies, often via third countries, which support Russian military and industry. There is some overlap with the CHPL in this list of items:
– a wide range of industrial machinery, plant and laboratory equipment
– instruments for aeronautical and radio navigation
– motor vehicles, engines, and vehicle parts
– tractors and self-propelled works trucks
– mechanical shovels
– centrifugal pumps
– turbojets and gas turbines
– oil lubricants
– printing inks
