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Chinese sex toy firm linked to Russian war tech, EU sanctions gap

Original: A Chinese 'smart sex toys' company fed Russian war tech against Ukraine

EU Observer reports that a Chinese company making 'smart sex toys' supplied components that ended up in Russian weapons technology used against Ukraine, exposing a blind spot in European Union sanctions enforcement. The story highlights how dual-use consumer electronics can slip through existing restrictions and reach Russia's defence industry despite EU export controls.

Why now: New reporting reveals an unexpected company connected to Russia's war effort and a gap in EU sanctions enforcement.

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