News / UK cars reaching Russia – exports from ex-Soviet countries bypass sanctions

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Spectacular growth in UK automobile exports to Azerbaijan and a near-simultaneous rise in similar exports from the former Soviet state to Russia has heightened speculation of sanctions circumvention. 

UK makers cannot export cars to Russia; however, analysis by Sky News indicates they are selling a significant number of vehicles, especially luxury models, to former Soviet states, which then appear to be moved into Russia. 

The news team cites recent figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) showing direct car exports to Russia have ...