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Two Men Admit to Exporting U.S. Electronics for Russian Military Use

The defendants face up to 20 years in prison for supplying components found in Russian weapons used in Ukraine.

  • Nikolay Goltsev and Salimdzhon Nasriddinov pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit export control violations.
  • The scheme involved over $7 million in dual-use electronics shipped through front companies in multiple countries.
  • The components were found in Russian missiles, drones, helicopters, and tanks used against Ukraine.
  • Co-defendant Kristina Puzyreva also pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing.
  • Authorities seized approximately $1.68 million connected to the export scheme.
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