Published documentation indicates that Pietro Gussagli, the general director of Beretta Holding, held a position on the board of the Russian import company Ruskij Oriol. This connection was noted even following the large-scale invasion of Ukraine, during which time Ruskij Oriol received over 3,900 units of firearms manufactured in Europe. Between March 2022 and February 2024, Russian importers registered a total of at least 15,337 units of Western weaponry.
A significant portion of these imports originated from Beretta Holding’s facilities, accounting for approximately 40% of the total, or 6,064 units. These manufacturing sources included Benelli Armi, Fabbrica D’Armi Pietro Beretta, Beretta Benelli Iberica, Sako Limited, and Stoeger Silah Sanayi. The documented transactions highlight the ongoing supply chain of modern firearms to Russia.
Specifically, Italian semi-automatic shotguns branded “Benelli,” which were imported by Ruskij Oriol, are slated for deployment by the Russian Federation beginning in 2025. The data provides a detailed overview of the volume and origin of these imported units, emphasizing the continued involvement of major European arms manufacturers, including the beretta group, in the Russian market.
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