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Outcome of legal action against Texas Instruments for selling chips to Russia by December 31, 2025?
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Russia's Military Evades Sanctions, Buys $6M in US Chips from Texas Instruments
Dec 9, 2024, 11:53 AM
A cache of internal Russian documents reviewed by Bloomberg reveals that Russia's military has found a surprisingly simple method to circumvent Western sanctions and continue purchasing American semiconductors. Some Russian distributors have integrated information from Texas Instruments' online shop, TI store, onto their sales platforms, allowing clients to view semiconductor inventory and pricing before placing orders. This strategy has enabled Russia to acquire at least $6 million worth of chips from Texas Instruments, showcasing how Putin's forces have managed to keep buying US technology despite sanctions.
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