German chipmaker Infineon components found in Russian missiles used against Ukraine

A German investigative report alleges that Infineon microchips are present in Russian missiles striking Ukraine, despite the company's public denials. The report suggests some executives privately welcome the sales, highlighting a potential sanctions evasion and export-control gap. This matters because it exposes Western technology leakage into Russian weapons systems, undermining sanctions effectiveness and raising legal and reputational risks for European firms.

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