Russia Passes Law Allowing Roscosmos to Use Closed Biddings, Raising Corruption Concerns

New law passed in Russia directs Roscosmos to use closed bidding process for purchases, reducing transparency

Closed processes historically linked to increased corruption risk

Law aims to help Russia's space industry evade US and allied sanctions imposed due to Ukraine war

Will restrict information on companies providing goods and services to Roscosmos

Likely involves use of shell companies in neighboring countries to acquire sanctioned Western goods