Kyrgyzstan's Ministry of Justice has ordered the liquidation of 50 companies allegedly involved in high-risk operations related to sanctions evasion, the ministry's press service reported. This marks the first time such measures have been taken in the country.

The decision was made under a new mechanism approved by the government, purportedly aimed at “protecting the national economy and preventing negative consequences for the Kyrgyz Republic from potential secondary sanctions by Western partners.”

The mechanism allows for the simplified suspension of legal entities based on information from state agencies. The list of 50 closed companies was reportedly provided by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce and other government bodies.

In late April 2026, the European Union activated an anti-circumvention tool against Kyrgyzstan as part of the 20th sanctions package against Russia. The EU banned exports to Kyrgyzstan of equipment with digital numerical control and radio apparatus. The EU claimed the tool was triggered due to Kyrgyzstan's “systematic and repeated failure” to prevent the export of certain equipment to Russia.

Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Ministry expressed regret over the EU's move, stating that “the Kyrgyz side's position is not being taken into account” and that such “unilateral decisions undermine the atmosphere of trust.”

Prime Minister Adilbek Kasymaliev previously stated that his country is “not involved in circumventing restrictions” against Russia. According to him, Kyrgyzstan has hired international auditing firms to inspect local banks that have been blacklisted by the EU, the US regime, and the UK.

Source: www.gazeta.uz