Daily Memo: Russia’s Drone Shortage, Saudi Arabia’s Turnaround

Chinese restrictions on drone exports have hit Russian retailers.

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Drone disruption. Chinese restrictions on the export of drones and related components have led to shortages in Russia, Russian newspaper Kommersant says. On Sept. 1, Beijing introduced restrictions on the export of drones (and certain components) that could be converted for military use after a U.S. intelligence report accused China of providing Russia with dual-use […]

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