Russia has expanded the list of dual-use goods banned from export to unfriendly countries. This follows from documents reviewed by TASS. The government has included several materials used in photovoltaic technology on the list. This measure is aimed at ensuring that these components do not fall into the hands of the Ukrainian armed forces. The new restrictions cover eight chemical compounds and materials, including lithium niobate, zinc telluride, gadolinium gallium garnet, gadolinium arsenide and gallium phosphide, as well as treated and untreated quartz slabs and polished tellurium oxide prisms. The explanation for the resolution indicates that such materials are actively used in the production of photovoltaic devices for military purposes – from navigation systems to night vision devices, which, as already noted, are also used by the Ukrainian army. It also emphasizes that unfriendly countries are trying to hide the true purpose of purchasing Russian products to create similar systems that, according to the document's wording, Ukraine desperately needs. This decision is aimed at protecting national interests and ensuring Russia's security, taking into account the continued maintenance of the Northern Military District. The list of goods banned from export to unfriendly countries takes effect from March 2022 and is updated regularly. The restrictions have been extended until the end of 2027. There are now more than 250 items on the list – from binoculars to helicopters. In addition to dual-use products, some common materials, including untreated wood, are also prohibited. The list of unfriendly countries includes the United States, Ukraine, EU nations, Britain and its dependent territories, as well as Australia, Albania, Andorra, Bahamas, Iceland, Canada, Liechtenstein, Micronesia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, San Marino, North Macedonia, Singapore, Taiwan (run by their own governments), Montenegro, Switzerland and Japan.
