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Investing.com -- The United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280) announced on Thursday a ban on the export of video game controllers to Russia, which have been reportedly used to operate drones. This move is part of the UK’s latest series of trade measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
According to a statement by sanctions minister Stephen Doughty, the ban prevents these controllers from being repurposed for use in the conflict in Ukraine. "We’re ... banning outright video game controllers going to Russia, preventing them from being used to pilot drones on the frontline, meaning gaming consoles will no longer be repurposed to kill in Ukraine," Doughty said.
In addition to the ban on video game controllers, the UK also declared a block on the export of certain software used by Russia’s defense and energy sectors. This includes programs used in the production of weaponry and the exploration and extraction of new oil and gas wells.
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