Taiwanese computer maker Acer shipped at least $70,4 million worth of computer components to Russia between April 8, 2022 and March 31, 2023, after it said it would suspend its operations there. While not illegal, Acer's actions contrast with those of key Western rivals such as Dell and HP, which suspended shipments in February and April 2022 after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, customs records show.

records show that Acer-manufactured equipment was shipped to Russia both through Acer's wholly-owned subsidiary registered in Switzerland and through numerous delivery services commissioned by that subsidiary.

Because the shipments were sent outside of Taiwan, they did not violate the country's sanctions against Russia. Also, the shipments do not include items that at the time of export were restricted by the Swiss sanctions regime, which mirrors that of the European Union. Asked about subsequent exports to Russia through Swiss subsidiary Acer Sales International SA, Taiwan's Acer said they strictly adhere to applicable international regulations and trade laws regarding exports to Russia.

It added that the Swiss subsidiary "has not shipped a single laptop or desktop computer to Russia since April 8 last year," but that it has shipped "a limited number of screens and accessories to the Russian market for civilian daily use, while ensuring compliance with international sanctions."