Russia is about to be cut out of the World’s technology loop
Who in their right mind would introduce any new patented technology to a country that admits it will openly steal it?
Russia will now be going backwards, technology-wise
Those companies are already boycotting them. What does Russia have to lose.
Who in their right mind would introduce any new patented technology to a country that admits it will openly steal it?
***Well, China and Taiwan have been doing that for decades.
Of course not. If you are officially cut off from acquiring technology, the move makes perfect sense. Nothing stops you from industrial espionage and reverse engineering in this case, and you can use it all without royalty.