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Kyrgyzstan's economy grew by 11% in 2025 due to re-exports to Russia

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Kyrgyzstan's economy grew 11% in 2025 thanks to re-exports of goods to Russia amid Western sanctions, according to The New York Times.
Exports from the EU to Kyrgyzstan increased eightfold compared to 2021 and reached $2.5 billion.
Re-export to the Russian Federation ensured up to 40% of the country's economic growth, in particular through the supply of cars, equipment and electronics.

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Western sanctions against Russia led to the redirection of trade flows through third countries, including Kyrgyzstan, which has become a key point for the re-export of European goods to the Russian Federation.

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At the end of 2025, the Kyrgyz economy grew by 11 percent due to the re-export of goods to Russia against the backdrop of Western sanctions. The New York Times (NYT) reports this.

“This won't last forever. Now we are like at the top of the mountain,” said Mirlan Akzhigitov, head of the Royal Tower developer.

Exports of goods from the European Union (EU) to Kyrgyzstan are said to have reached $2.5 billion last year, eight times higher than in 2021. According to the newspaper, re-export to the Russian Federation provided up to 40 percent of the growth of the Kyrgyz economy. In particular, cars, equipment and electronics came to Russia through the republic.

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Western countries may strengthen controls on re-exports through third countries to prevent circumvention of sanctions against Russia
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How long will the current increase in re-exports through Kyrgyzstan last?
What measures can the West and the EU take to stop sanctions evasion?
How will this affect Kyrgyzstan's long-term economic strategy?