An Austrian court convicted two Belarusian cousins for violating export controls by supplying equipment to Russian firms.
WHO:Austrian court; two Belarusian cousins
WHAT:Convicted two Belarusian cousins of violating export controls for supplying metalworking tools and CNC machines to Russian companies.
WHEN:Aug 12, 2026
WHERE:Vienna, Austria
WHY:They supplied equipment used to make military items for Russia while violating Austria’s export controls, including use of shell companies and faked end-user certificates.
