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Pussy Riot Occupies Ubiquiti’s New York Office Over Alleged Use of Its Gear by Russian Forces

The claims raise potential sanctions issues for the U.S. maker.

Overview

  • Pussy Riot, which occupied Ubiquiti’s Manhattan office Friday, accused the U.S. company of enabling Russian military communications.
  • The group posted clips from Russian Telegram channels that appear to show soldiers using Ubiquiti Wi‑Fi bridges and sharing donation drives and setup guides.
  • They say the long‑range bridges relay internet links up to roughly 15 kilometers to frontline positions, unlike Starlink’s satellite service.
  • Protesters delivered three demands to the firm over sanctions compliance and cooperation with Ukraine, against a backdrop of a 2014 settlement over Iran sanctions allegations.
  • After the action, the group said Square deactivated its merch account, and outlets reported Ubiquiti had not responded to requests for comment.