Despite strict embargoes, Ukrainian forces continue to discover European-made components, particularly from France, in Russian weaponry. Investigations reveal that significant quantities of critical parts originate from Western countries, with instances of technology circumventing restrictions. Key examples include drones supplied to Russian intelligence, containing microprocessors from STMicroelectronics, which were rerouted via third countries. Even as exports of sensitive parts from France to Russia plummeted, there was a marked increase in shipments to other countries that may facilitate this smuggling.