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The Sanctions Backdoor: How Kyrgyzstan Became Russia’s Secret Supply Line | DW News

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On paper, Western sanctions cut Russia off from cars, tech, and luxury goods. In reality? EU exports to tiny Kyrgyzstan exploded by nearly 1,000% after 2022. The goods don’t stay there — they are quietly shipped to Russia. Sanctions look tough… until you follow the trade routes.

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