Kyrgyzstan urges EU dialogue after Russian-related sanctions

Kyrgyzstan ​on Tuesday called for ​transparent and ‌depoliticised talks ​with the European Commission after it expanded its Russia ‌sanctions list to include Kyrgyz companies and banks, the foreign ministry said.

Kyrgyzstan ​on Tuesday called for ​transparent and ‌depoliticised talks ​with the European Commission after it expanded its Russia ‌sanctions list to include Kyrgyz companies and banks, the foreign ministry said. Kyrgyzstan, a Russian-allied former ‌Soviet republic with a population of around 7 ‌million, has come under scrutiny for possible Russian sanctions evasion, drawing the EU sanctions on its banks ⁠and ​cryptocurrency companies.

The ⁠European Union's 20th sanctions package last week also banned ⁠certain exports to Kyrgyzstan, saying there was ​a risk that goods exported to the mountainous ⁠Central Asian country may ultimately reach Russia. The ministry ⁠said ​Kyrgyzstan remained committed to international law and acted strictly in line with its ⁠national legislation and international obligations, while expressing concern about the ⁠practice ⁠of imposing unilateral restrictive measures against third countries.