The move follows Western allegations targeting companies suspected of bypassing EU and US restrictions on Moscow trade.
Kyrgyzstan has suspended operations at 50 companies accused of facilitating Russia’s evasion of Western sanctions. The decision follows reports from the US and UK flagging 51 firms for alleged violations linked to trade restrictions imposed after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The Justice Ministry acted after Western partners identified risks, with Deputy Prime Minister Daniyar Amangeldiev confirming the allegations. No prior sanctions had been imposed on Kyrgyz firms for sanctions circumvention, though trade flows between the countries surged post-2022.
The crackdown signals tighter enforcement of secondary sanctions, potentially disrupting re-export channels for dual-use goods to Russia via Central Asia.