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Defense News: Why aren’t Russian, Chinese firms bringing weapons to a military trade show?
PARIS ― Six Russian firms have booked exhibition space at the upcoming military trade show Eurosatory, but their products do not include weapons.
Instead, the Russian companies will bring clothes and other goods ― a reflection of Western sanctions following the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Three Russian media outlets, including Tass new agency, are expected to attend.
The 55 Chinese companies attending Eurosatory are also showcasing nonlethal goods, reflecting the Western arms embargo since the bloody crackdown in Tiananmen Square in 1989.
Some 45 Australian firms have also booked exhibition space at the upcoming Eurosatory trade show for land weapons and security, marking a sharp increase from the three firms that came over two years ago, said Patrick Colas de Francs, CEO of show organizer Coges.
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WNU Editor: It all comes down to sanctions. But I am sure business cards and brochures are being traded at these exhibitions, as well as making travel arrangements for prospective buyers to be flown to Russia or China to see in person what is being sold.
