2 German citizens on trial for violating EU Russia arms embargo

2 German nationals are currently standing trial in the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court on charges relating to violations of the EU-Russia arms embargo. The defendant, Alexander S, is alleged to have sold and delivered 15 metal-working machines, valued at €8 million, which can be used to manufacture rocket technology to a Russian defence firm between 2015 and 2018. Exports of these …