The Moscow Arbitration Court has registered a claim from the Russian Ministry of Defense against the St. Petersburg-based Non-Commercial Partnership “Impulse” for the recovery of over 1.6 billion rubles. The claim was filed on March 6 and is yet to be reviewed. While specific grounds for the lawsuit have not been disclosed, this development follows a series of previous legal disputes between the Ministry and Impulse, typically conducted in closed sessions. Impulse specializes in the development of automated control systems and operates under the “Rostelektronika” holding within the state corporation “Rostech.” Notably, in June 2024, the U.S. government included the company on its sanctions list, underscoring the geopolitical implications and potential operational challenges the firm may face. This lawsuit could significantly impact Impulse’s financial stability and operational capacity amid ongoing scrutiny from international authorities.
