Kyrgyzstan Pushes Back on EU Sanctions, Seeks Talks

Unfair Targeting Alleged

Kyrgyzstan expresses dissatisfaction with the EU's latest sanctions, claiming unfair targeting. The country seeks dialogue to resolve the issue.

Sanctions Overview

The EU's new sanctions list includes:

• Kyrgyz Banks: Tolubay Bank and Eurasian Savings Bank
• Tajikistan Banks: Two banks also sanctioned

Previous Sanctions

• US and Britain: Previously sanctioned three Kyrgyz banks for aiding Russia in evading sanctions.

Digital Currency Scrutiny

• A7A5: A digital currency linked to the Russian rouble, under investigation for large transactions.

Economic Impact

• Kyrgyz Central Bank: Assessing the financial impact of sanctions.
• Economic Growth: Kyrgyzstan's economy grew 10% in the first nine months of 2025, partly due to trade with Russia and remittances.

Political Stance

• President Sadyr Japarov: Criticizes sanctions as interference, supports Russia in the Ukraine conflict.