Bit of a story here, given in the 'pedia page. Brits had a launch, 36 satellites, ready to go from Russia, days before the invasion. Putin's Russia says (havi

Bit of a story here, given in the 'pedia page. Brits had a launch, 36 satellites, ready to go from Russia, days before the invasion. Putin's Russia says (having just invaded Ukraine!) : we will only launch if guarantee not to use satellites for military purposes, and UK Gov divests shares (it was the large majority shareholder). UK Gov oddly enough says no. Russia refuses to launch. Russia then also refuses to return satellites, and they were in the end written off. Like dealing with stroppy children with guns.