Recent reports have illuminated the pivotal role of Tether, a leading cryptocurrency, in aiding Russian entities to sidestep U.S. sanctions amid the Ukraine conflict. Tether has reportedly been used to purchase high-tech equipment and weapon parts, facilitating transactions outside the purview of traditional financial systems. Andrey Zverev, identified as a smuggler, is said to have employed Tether in acquiring such materials, evading Western sanctions. The Wall Street Journal detailed how Tether enabled Russian intermediaries to procure drone parts and other advanced technologies, essential for Vladimir Putin's war endeavors. Amid these allegations, Tether has faced accusations of market manipulation, bank fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing, including laundering $10 billion monthly for Russian companies in contravention of U.S. sanctions. In an attempt to address these concerns, Tether completed an independent security audit, emphasizing its adherence to advanced security standards, cybersecurity risk management, and data privacy. This audit, focusing on SOC 2 standards, represents Tether's effort to demonstrate compliance amidst scrutiny for its alleged role in laundering funds for the Russian war effort.