The EU has imposed sanctions on five key executives of Russian arms manufacturers involved in developing Iskander missiles, Sarmat missiles, and drones, further tightening the sanctions against Moscow.

OSINT Varta and Lex Talionis have released an updated interactive map of Russia's military-industrial complex, featuring six million new records, 250 additional companies, and enhanced filters and connection charts.

An EU-based factory, owned by a Russian aluminum concern, has a supply chain that investigative journalists claim leads to Russian arms manufacturers.

The Taoiseach has stated there will be no change in State support for the Aughinish Alumina plant in Co Limerick. This decision comes despite an investigation indicating that the plant's exports to Russian smelters ultimately end up with Russian arms manufacturers.