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Kazakhstan suspends the export of military goods, a ban on the supply of military equipment, weapons and ammunition, to foreign States to act in the course of the year until the end of August 2023. The decision adopted by the government of the Republic.
The Kazakh government on Saturday decided on the introduction of a temporary embargo on arms shipments abroad. In the message of the government nothing is reported about the reason for the decision, however, a number of Russian and Kazakhstan online resources make the assumption that this is due to the request of Russia, as foreign companies purchased the weapons sent to Ukraine.
According to available information, procurement Soviet-style ammunition in large quantities engaged UK, through intermediary companies from the Middle East, especially Jordan. Also in Kazakhstan "lit up" and the United States, engaged in the same, but in Bulgaria. Except ammunition also allegedly purchased the su-27 fighter jets and engines for them. Naturally, all purchased were sent to Ukraine. This situation did not suit Russia, conducting a special military operation.
Recently, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin met with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. What was the conversation is unknown, but it is suggested that the two leaders discussed the issue. After that, it was decided to suspend arms exports.
- stated in the message of the government.
