Beijing, Apr. 27, (dpa/GNA) - The world’s largest commercial drone maker, China’s DJI, has suspended its business in Russia and Ukraine.
The technology company based in Hangzhou in eastern China is “internally reassessing compliance requirements in various jurisdictions,” a statement on its website read on Wednesday.
“Pending the current review, DJI will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine,” the firm said.
Ukrainian officials have said DJI drones could be a security risk to both the military and to civilians, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. They suspected that devices may have been tampered with by the company, and had expressed concern about the use of drones by the Russian side.
DJI reportedly denied the allegations. The company does not allow the sale of drones for military purposes, a spokesperson was quoted as saying by the Wall Street Journal.
The move by DJI is noteworthy, as it is such a prominent Chinese firm.
The Chinese leadership has given its political backing to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Ukraine conflict, and blames tensions due to the eastward expansion of NATO, calling that the main problem.
GNA