As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its first anniversary, there is increasing evidence that western technology is playing a vital role in sustaining Moscow’s war effort. Restricting Russian access to these would have a devastating effect on the country’s operations in Ukraine, since much of its equipment, including aircraft and tanks, is dependent on western parts. Manufacturers have a moral obligation to know how their products are being used: given the destruction being wreaked against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, ignorance is no excuse.
