Russia Uses Loopholes , to Circumvent Sanctions and , Increase Military Production.<br />According to a 'New York Times' report, <br />Russian production of munitions continues <br />to thrive despite Western sanctions.<br />According to a 'New York Times' report, <br />Russian production of munitions continues <br />to thrive despite Western sanctions.<br />Insider reports that officials in the West have <br />become increasingly worried that Russia's stockpile <br />of munitions could result in a dark winter for Ukraine.<br />Insider reports that officials in the West have <br />become increasingly worried that Russia's stockpile <br />of munitions could result in a dark winter for Ukraine.<br />According to the 'NYT' report, the stockpile of missiles <br />and ammunition could allow Russia to increase its <br />attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Ukraine.<br />Since the war began in February of 2022, the West has <br />looked to reduce Russia's military might by imposing <br />strict sanctions, while also arming Ukrainian resistance. .<br />Since the war began in February of 2022, the West has <br />looked to reduce Russia's military might by imposing <br />strict sanctions, while also arming Ukrainian resistance. .<br />Insider reports that Russia has circumvented <br />sanctions by exploiting loopholes, utilizing online <br />retailers and a network of fake companies. .<br />Insider reports that Russia has circumvented <br />sanctions by exploiting loopholes, utilizing online <br />retailers and a network of fake companies. .<br />These means have allowed Moscow to increase <br />military production to beyond pre-war levels. .<br />According to Western officials, Russia is on track to <br />produce two million artillery shells this year, <br />twice the amount estimated by Western intelligence. .<br />They got more and more <br />creative with their evasion <br />attempts. And we have been really <br />aggressively working a number <br />of different ways to clamp down, Matthew S. Axelrod, Commerce Department's assistance <br />secretary for export enforcement, via 'The New York Times'.<br />Insider reports that despite the increased <br />production, Russia's use of its military equipment <br />still outpaces the nation's production levels. .<br />This has led Russia to seek additional aid from allies <br />like North Korea, which could provide the munitions <br />that Russia needs to supplement its stockpile. .<br />This has led Russia to seek additional aid from allies <br />like North Korea, which could provide the munitions <br />that Russia needs to supplement its stockpile.
