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news Al Jazeera 2026-05-27

Kyrgyzstan Shuts Companies Over Suspected Russian Sanction Evasion

Kyrgyzstan has closed approximately 50 companies suspected of aiding Russia in evading international sanctions. Analysts suggest this crackdown is driven by Kyrgyzstan's own concerns about facing sanctions.


Crackdown on 50 firms is rooted in Bishkek's own worries of being sanctioned, say analysts.

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