Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Ukraine Idris Kadyrkulov was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Thursday, 20 July, claiming that he received assistance from the Russian Federation in overcoming the sanctions. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
As stated in the Foreign Ministry’s message, they asked Kadirkulov for “information that Kyrgyzstan’s jurisdiction is being used to circumvent sanctions against the aggressor country Russia”. The ministry claims that this is mainly the supply of dual-use products and high-tech components and products that can be used to make weapons. The Kyrgyz Ambassador was informed that Kiev would consider the re-export to the Russian Federation of goods that could be used for military equipment as a hostile act.
July 19, The Washington Post, citing the source WroteHe said the United States could introduce economic measures against Kyrgyzstan this week due to the supply of goods sanctioned to Russia. The article says that in connection with the sanctions, Russia is more likely to seek help from the post-Soviet countries of Central Asia, some of which are historically and financially dependent on it, but also actively trade with Europe and China.
On the same day, the Ministry of Economy and Trade of Kyrgyzstan reported Strengthening export control measures after consultations with the US and EU on re-export of military and dual-use goods.
Previously in the State Duma assumedThat Kyrgyzstan will not be afraid of possible US sanctions.
Source: Gazeta
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