Among the goods causing particular concern are about 80 dual-use items imported from Europe into the country. Of these, 50 are used in Russian weaponry, and another 30 are related to critically important industrial goods necessary for its production. O'Sullivan noted that the EU does not rule out the possibility of imposing export restrictions on certain goods to Kyrgyzstan if there is a risk of their re-export to Russia.
He emphasized that the European Union respects Kyrgyzstan's sovereignty and is aware of its historical ties with Russia. "We do not seek to interfere in these relations; however, we hope that the Kyrgyz authorities will take our warnings into account. The measures applied to Kyrgyzstan concern the entire Central Asian region," O'Sullivan stated.
Earlier, the European Union proposed sanctions against two banks in Kyrgyzstan, which are already subject to similar measures from the United States and the United Kingdom. These actions are part of the 20th package of sanctions adopted in response to the conflict in Ukraine.
Additionally, the 19th package of sanctions against Russia was previously approved, including measures against Russian banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and related entities in India, China, and other countries. This package included 22 individuals and 45 organizations, including banks such as "Tolubai" and "Eurasian Savings Bank." The sanctions also affected "Keremet" and "Kapital" in the U.S. and the U.K. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan stated its commitment to strict adherence to international obligations and readiness for an open dialogue with the European Union to prevent circumvention of sanctions. A working group was also proposed to address these issues.
