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GSK CNC Equipment designated under UK Russia sanctions for supplying machine tools to Russian defense sector

On February 24, 2025, the UK FCDO designated GSK CNC Equipment Co Ltd under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, imposing an asset freeze and trust services sanctions. The UK government stated GSK is a "China-based company that has supplied machine tools to the Russian defence sector." Designated as RUS2430.

This was part of the largest UK sanctions package against Russia since 2022. Ukraine separately sanctioned GSK on September 10, 2025 (10-year period to 2035).

Occurred 2025-02-24 · RB300 Industrial Robot at China, Asia · Guangzhou CNC Equipment · China, Asia · Industrial Robots

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  1. https://war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua/en/sanctions/companies/14642
  2. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-largest-sanctions-package-against-russia-since-2022

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  • reviewed · 2026-08-21

    UK FCDO and Ukraine NSDC sanctions for supplying machine tools to Russian defense sector

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What happened in GSK CNC Equipment designated under UK Russia sanctions for supplying machine tools to Russian defense sector?
On February 24, 2025, the UK FCDO designated GSK CNC Equipment Co Ltd under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, imposing an asset freeze and trust services sanctions. The UK government stated GSK is a "China-based company that has supplied machine tools to the Russian defence sector." Designated as RUS2430. This was part of the largest UK sanctions package against Russia since 2022. Ukraine separately sanctioned GSK on September 10, 2025 (10-year period to 2035).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 24, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in GSK CNC Equipment designated under UK Russia sanctions for supplying machine tools to Russian defense sector?
RB300 Industrial Robot by Guangzhou CNC Equipment is the recorded robot involved in this incident at China, Asia.
Has anyone responded to GSK CNC Equipment designated under UK Russia sanctions for supplying machine tools to Russian defense sector?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of GSK CNC Equipment designated under UK Russia sanctions for supplying machine tools to Russian defense sector?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-23

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Last reviewed 2026-08-23

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