UK Imposes Sanctions on Redwing Metal and Co-Owner for Supplying Russia with Military-Linked Equipment

UK Targets Redwing Metal with New Sanctions

According to 5 канал: The United Kingdom has announced a new round of sanctions this October against the Turkish firm Redwing Metal and its Dutch co-owner, Alexander Tattersall. This move responds to their role in delivering European-made equipment to Russian metallurgical plants connected to Russia’s military-industrial sector.

Alexander Tattersall holds a 40% stake in Redwing Metal. The company exported over $5 million worth of machinery from the European Union to Russian metal producers, including Aluminiy Metallurg Rus (AMR) and Stupino Metallurgical Company (SMK). These factories supply more than 40 enterprises within Russia’s defense industry, which manufacture components for:

• Su-34 fighter-bombers,
• Kh-101 and Kh-59 cruise missiles,
• and missile systems such as the S-300 and S-400.

Details of the Equipment and Sanctions

The shipments from Redwing Metal included CNC machine tools, metal heat-treatment furnaces, hydraulic presses, and other items sourced from Italy, Germany, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Additionally, the company supplied European-made naval equipment valued at $1.3 million for two vessels linked to Russia’s navy.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has specifically sanctioned Alexander Tattersall. In June, Tattersall claimed limited awareness of the company’s operations and described his role as a part-time consultant. He stated:

"I am only partially aware of the company’s activities and work there as a part-time consultant." - Alexander Tattersall

He also insisted that, to his knowledge, Redwing Metal has never engaged in supplying sanctioned goods to Russia.

These measures form part of a broader UK sanction package this October, which also targets oil firms, tankers, cryptocurrency exchanges, and suppliers backing Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. Concurrently, EU foreign ministers have approved sanctions against roughly 1,600 individuals and organizations linked to Russia’s defense sector. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, announced the EU Council’s decisions in Luxembourg.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged EU leaders to intensify sanctions on Russia and to allocate at least €70 billion in additional support for Ukraine next year.

The introduction of sanctions on Redwing Metal and Tattersall signals a stronger international commitment to disrupt the flow of military-related supplies to Russia amid its ongoing aggression in Ukraine. These actions contribute to a larger economic pressure campaign aimed at diminishing Russia’s military capabilities. The coordinated efforts by the UK and EU highlight the critical role of global solidarity in supporting Ukraine and countering Russian military aggression.

These sanctions against Redwing Metal are part of a broader strategy by the UK government to tighten its grip on entities supporting Russia's military endeavors. For a comprehensive overview of additional sanctions targeting the Russian oil sector and other related industries, see how the UK is expanding its efforts to counteract the influence of Russia's shadow fleet and cryptocurrency operations. Learn more in our detailed report on the latest sanctions against Russian oil firms and crypto exchanges.