India's Shreya Life Sciences Bypasses Sanctions, Exports $300M Nvidia Servers to Russia

October 28, 2024
India's Shreya Life Sciences Bypasses Sanctions, Exports $300M Nvidia Servers to Russia
  • Shreya Life Sciences, which has a history of exporting pharmaceuticals, has recently expanded its operations to include high-tech exports, shipping $434 million worth of goods to Russia since early 2022.

  • Ukrainian officials have voiced strong concerns over these trades, urging the international community to prevent companies from profiting from technology sales that could aid Russia's military efforts.

  • U.S. officials have expressed frustration with India's role in these technology trades, warning Indian business leaders about potential repercussions for supporting Russia's military sector.

  • Despite international sanctions, India continues to facilitate trade with Russia, with companies like Shreya Life Sciences exporting high-tech goods legally.

  • The shipments from Shreya were directed to Russian firms Main Chain Ltd. and I.S. LLC, both of which are not subject to U.S. sanctions, highlighting a loophole in Western efforts to restrict Russia's access to dual-use technology.

  • Shreya Life Sciences has significant financial ties to Promsvyazbank, a state-owned lender sanctioned for its connections to Russia's defense sector, raising concerns about the company's reliability as a tech exporter.

  • Trade data indicates that India has been re-exporting technology originally imported from Malaysia, further complicating the narrative around compliance with sanctions.

  • These exports include advanced servers equipped with Nvidia's H100 chips and Intel's 4th Generation Xeon CPUs, which are regulated due to their potential military applications.

  • The servers shipped to Russia contain dual-use technology, specifically Nvidia's H100 chips, which are commonly utilized in AI applications and have military implications.

  • While major tech companies like Dell have ceased direct sales to Russia, the compliance of their products in the hands of Indian exporters remains a contentious issue.

  • Concerns have been raised by Ukrainian officials about the ethics of profiting from the ongoing conflict, with calls for accountability regarding the technology trade with Russia.

  • In the midst of these tensions, Ukraine is engaging with India, hoping for mediation in peace talks with Russia due to India's neutral stance and established relations with Moscow.

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