A statement issued today by the department designated more than 120 individuals and entities for “enabling Russia’s prosecution of its illegal war”.

“The state department’s designations aim to disrupt sanctions evasion and target entities in multiple third countries, including the People’s Republic of China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

“Today’s designations target producers, exporters and importers of items critical to Russia’s military-industrial base.

“These items include microelectronics and computer numerical control items as identified by the US commerce department’s bureau of industry and security, alongside the European Union, the United Kingdom and Japan,” it said.

The six Malaysian companies are Zeolite Mansford Sdn Bhd, Maxtrum Capital Sdn Bhd, Centrina United Sdn Bhd, Gyntec Carbon Sdn Bhd, Moralability Industry Sdn Bhd and Melix Global Sdn Bhd.

The items allegedly shipped to Russia-based companies include Common High Priority List tier 3 items, including ball bearings, in shipments worth millions.

According to the bureau of industry and security, items in tier 3 include electronic, mechanical and other components used in Russian weapons systems.