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Maldives Identified as Transit Hub for Sanction-Busting Shipments to Russia
An investigation by Nikkei Asia identified the Maldives as a major transit point for U.S.-made semiconductors shipped to Russia in violation of sanctions, with Russian customs data showing about 400,000 chips worth $53.6 million routed through the country in the year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The United States has accused Maldivian freight forwarder Intermodal Maldives of aiding the re-export of aircraft parts to Russia in violation of U.S. sanctions.
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Maldives Identified as Transit Hub for Sanction-Busting Shipments to Russia
approximately 400,000 U.S.-made semiconductors shipped to Russia through the Maldives
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approximately 400,000U.S.-made semiconductors shipped to Russia through the MaldivesMaldives Republicapproximately 400,000 U.S.-made semiconductors, valued at $53.6 million, were shipped to Russia through the Maldives in the year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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$53.6 millionvalue of U.S.-made semiconductors shipped to Russia through the MaldivesMaldives Republicapproximately 400,000 U.S.-made semiconductors, valued at $53.6 million, were shipped to Russia through the Maldives in the year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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around $280 millionMaldives total exports excluding servicesMaldives Republicthe Maldives’ total exports in 2021, excluding services, amounted to around $280 million, making the value of U.S. semiconductor shipments to Russia equivalent to a significant 20% of this figure
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14 exportersexporters involved in sending semiconductors from the Maldives to RussiaMaldives Republic14 exporters were involved in sending semiconductors from the Maldives to Russia, and none of these companies appeared to be based in the Maldives itself
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approximately $40 millionvalue of chips exported by Mykines Corp.Maldives RepublicMykines Corp., headquartered in London, was found to have exported approximately $40 million worth of chips, making up 80% of the total shipments identified
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80%Mykines Corp. share of identified semiconductor shipmentsMaldives Republicwas found to have exported approximately $40 million worth of chips, making up 80% of the total shipments identified
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Russian airline Aeroflot resumed flights between Male' and Moscow after they were suspended following the invasion.May 2022Male' and MoscowMaldives RepublicThe sudden increase in semiconductor shipments in May 2022 coincided with the resumption of flights between Male’, and Moscow by Russian airline giant Aeroflot, after they were suspended following the invasion.
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