Are UK firms aiding Russia’s war machine? | Ukraine war

Data seen by Sky News shows an explosion in UK exports to countries neighbouring Russia for materials subject to heavy sanctions since the Ukraine war began.

Exports to Kyrgyzstan have leapt by 1100%, lead by exports of cars and heavy machinery - both of which can be used for weapons manufacture.

As Sky News' Ed Conway explains, there are suspicions that Russian shell companies could be using this route to get around sanctions.

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