UK bans video game controller exports to Russia used to pilot drones

UK bans video game controller exports to Russia Other technology items used in the defence and energy sectors are among items which can also no longer be exported to Russia, including software used to search for new oil and gas wells. The European Union enforced a similar ban on video games and joysticks earlier this year. It is part of a package of around 150 trade sanctions against Russia announced by the Foreign Office on Thursday.

The export of video game controllers from the UK to Russia has been banned as they can be repurposed to pilot drones used to launch attacks on Ukraine. Sanctions were also announced on exports of chemicals, electronics, machinery and metals to limit Russia's military capability. This includes.



.. Emily McGarvey.