IAndrey Zverev, identified as a Russian operative in China, reportedly facilitated transactions on behalf of Kalashnikov Concern, Russia’s leading small arms manufacturer. What Happened: Using Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), Zverev successfully transferred millions of dollars to secure electronic parts for drones—a key component in Russia’s arsenal against Ukrainian defenses, The Wall Street Journal reported. Benzinga has reached out to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino for a comment. Kalashnikov, known globally for the AK-47 rifle, sought Zverev’s expertise in late 2022 to bypass international sanctions and pr…