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Ukraine’s Desperate Arms Chase Defies Swiss Bans

Ukrainian import records reveal the nation's urgent acquisition of arms amidst its conflict with Russia, some of which contravene Swiss export bans.

  • Editor Staff
  • November 3, 2023
Soldiers with the Armed Forces of Ukraine operate an M113 Armored Personnel Carrier during the drivers training portion of the maintenance course at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, June 2, 2022. Instruction for the course is provided by the U.S. as part of a security assistance package. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Spencer Rhodes, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team)
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Ukrainian import records reveal the nation’s urgent acquisition of arms amidst its conflict with Russia, some of which contravene Swiss export bans. Ukraine has been purchasing Soviet-era munitions at high costs, alongside Swiss ammunition via intermediaries despite Switzerland’s embargo on arms shipments to Ukraine. This has involved complex deals with various arms companies and third-party dealers, sometimes at prices significantly higher than those paid by Russia for similar armaments.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Ukrainian entities have been procuring arms at high costs, including two controversial purchases of Swiss ammunition despite an embargo, highlighting the nation’s desperate need for materiel against Russian forces.
  2. The ammunition purchases from SwissP Defence were delivered through Polish intermediaries to Ukrainian Armor, with at least $346 million spent on arms in July alone, separate from international military aid.
  3. Ukraine has engaged with third-party arms dealers for transactions, such as the purchase of armored vehicles from Belgium and the United States, evidencing a vast network of arms supply.
  4. Import records show Ukraine paying significantly higher prices for munitions compared to Russia, with some 152mm shells costing roughly three times more.
  5. Allegations have surfaced about overpriced munitions and potential corruption involving Ukrainian officials and intermediaries, underscoring challenges in the country’s arms procurement process.

 

Source: https://www.defenseone.com/business/2023/11/import-records-illuminate-ukraines-desperate-hunt-third-party-arms-and-ammo/391686/ 

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