Russia may restrict the import of smartphones, the main components for aircraft and cars, as well as materials “from many other industries.” to undermine the Russian economy. In particular, Russians may be left without smartphones.
This is reported by Reuters, citing a spokesman for the US presidential administration.
These measures will be in addition to the economic sanctions considered by the Biden administration in the event of a Russian invasion … Export control measures can restrict the Russian Federation in the supply of industrial and consumer technologies.
In particular, Russia can restrict the import of smartphones, basic components for aircraft and cars, as well as materials “from many other industries.” Such measures could have a serious impact on Russian consumers, industrial operations and employment of the population, the source said.
At the same time, the Biden administration is considering blocking access to the Chinese tech giant Huawei to some parts made in the United States.
The Russian mobile phone market is dominated by such foreign companies as Apple, Samsung and Huawei.
Let us remind you that Russia continues to pull at the border not only troops and equipment, but also field hospitals. Also, Russia has officially created a standard of mass graves in case of war.
Earlier, the British tabloid Daily Star wrote that Russia plans to invade Ukraine on Christmas Eve 24 December.
