How much does scientific sources provided through the black market contribute to scientific research?

Are there specific countries or political powers who lead this kind of market? Can it be considered a kind of an ongoing cold war?

I don't mean to discuss the ethical implications of the issue as much as the de facto status of the case. How would you feel as a researcher about someone who has written their entire thesis or dissertation using sources obtained from the black market?

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