Starlink systems appear in Russian registries despite ban on sale, supplied via UAE and Kyrgyzstan Russian companies are importing Starlink satellite internet systems through parallel import channels, bypassing official bans. Documents in Russian state databases list manufacturers from third countries or omit them entirely, obscuring the U.S. origin. Companies involved deny supplying to Russia, blaming the presence of the equipment on corporate identity abuse or administrative errors.

• Russian companies are importing Starlink satellite internet systems through parallel imports.
• These systems are officially banned from being sold to Russia.
• Some systems appear in Russian state conformity databases with manufacturers listed as third-country companies or with no manufacturer specified.
• Importers use accounts registered abroad, including in European countries, to activate the systems.
• Castor Marine, an official Starlink Maritime distributor, denies supplying to Russia and claims its corporate identity was abused.
• Emaross Group FZE, a UAE-based freight forwarder, is listed as a manufacturer for some Starlink routers but denies direct shipments to Russia, stating the equipment was sent to Kyrgyzstan.
• The equipment allegedly ended up with Archie and Co LLC in Kyrgyzstan, intended for tourist facilities.
• The air waybill for the shipment listed incorrect Harmonized System (HS) codes, describing the equipment as automotive parts.
• Polarstar Logistics, the carrier, was added to U.S. entity lists prior to the delivery.
• Emaross Group claims the HS code discrepancy was a technical error and has since tightened supplier verification.