Russia still importing Michelin aviation tyres despite sanctions, records suggest

Exclusive: Sales via intermediary companies appear to continue despite Michelin's attempts to cut off trade

Russia has continued to use intermediary companies, including one apparently based in the UK, to import aviation tyres made by the French firm Michelin despite attempts to stop the trade, customs records suggest.

Despite sanctions on the sale of civilian and aviation tyres to Russia, which is critically dependent on foreign suppliers, an analysis of records indicates that a significant number are continuing to get through.