German firm Priminer supplied CNC machines to Russian arms manufacturers despite sanctions, Die Zeit reports
The German-Chinese machine tool manufacturer Priminer continued supplying equipment to Russia after the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including to companies in Russia’s defense industry, according to a report by Die Zeit . Internal documents, letters, and correspondence obtained by the outlet show that many of the machines supplied were equipped with CNC systems made by the German…
German machine tool manufacturer Priminer supplied equipment, including CNC systems from Siemens, to Russian defense industry firms despite sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, according to a report by Die Zeit. Priminer Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, a subsidiary based in Neumünster, Germany, operated through an "official representative office in Russia."
Between 2021 and 2024, over 100 clients received equipment from this office, including Almaz-Antey defense concern, Kazan-based drone maker ENICS, and Kurganpribor plant. All three companies were already under U.S. and EU sanctions at the time of delivery. Priminer Russia, a newly named entity after sanctions, continued supplying 17 V17L machines to Burevestnik, a sanctioned manufacturer, under the "Evolution" label.
Despite sanctions, Priminer's German and Chinese divisions remained operational, with Siemens confirming its continued supply of products to Priminer's German and Chinese entities.
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