Ran across this story on Yahoo this morning. I don't see how they can do business in Russia with sanctions in place. Licensed under Kalashnikov is one thing but funneling bucks back to Moscow is another altogether. The article that I found didn't distinguish either way.
http://rt.com/usa/225011-kalashnikov-ak47-us-production/
http://rt.com/usa/225011-kalashnikov-ak47-us-production/