Investigation Reveals European Cellulose Acetate Supply to Russian Military Industry Recent investigations have uncovered a pathway through which European-produced cellulose acetate is reaching the russian military industry. The findings, published jointly by the StateWatch think tank and Ukrainian media group United24 Media, detail a scheme utilizing intermediaries to supply the material to the Perm powder plant, a key producer of Kalibr missiles and other weapons systems for russia. The investigation highlights vulnerabilities within existing EU sanctions designed to impede Russia’s war effort. It indicates that Russia is actively circumventing these measures through complex supply chains. Specifically, the report alleges that raw materials originating from the European tobacco industry – imported by Russian entities – are being utilized in the production of missile components. Photographic evidence, provided by the Russian Ministry of Defense, depicts the Russian warship Kalibr following the firing of missiles. The case underscores the need for enhanced monitoring and enforcement of sanctions. It represents a significant revelation regarding Russia’s ongoing efforts to maintain its military production capacity despite international restrictions. Further investigation is underway to assess the full scale of this supply network and its impact on the availability of materials for Russian weapons systems. Topics: #russian #industry #russia Post navigation Luule Komissarov’s painful separation: who helped me at that time was my mother Axios: The USA and Iran are holding talks to establish a 45-day ceasefire(1)