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UK Sets New Controls for Exports of Submersible Subs and Equipment to Russia

The United Kingdom Department for International Trade is setting new export controls on submersible vessels and related equipment, software and technology destined to Russia. “This additional control is a consequence of Russia developing certain capabilities -- including the ability to…

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track, access and disrupt undersea communication cables,” the agency said in a notice to exporters. The new export controls, which take effect Aug. 14, only apply to exports to Russia, it said. “Export licence applications for items subject to the new control will be assessed on a case-by-case basis against the consolidated EU and national arms export licensing criteria,” said the U.K. Department for International Trade.