Kazakhstan suspends export of military products, ban on the supply of military equipment, weapons and ammunition to foreign states will be valid for a year, until the end of August 2023 of the year. The corresponding decision was made by the government of the republic.
The government of Kazakhstan on Saturday decided to impose a temporary embargo on arms supplies abroad.. The government's announcement did not provide any reason for the decision., however, a number of Russian and Kazakh Internet resources suggest, what does this have to do with Russia's request, since the weapons purchased by foreign companies were sent to Ukraine.
According to available information, Great Britain was engaged in the purchase of Soviet-style ammunition in large quantities, acting through intermediary companies from the Middle East, in particular the Jordanian. Also in Kazakhstan “lit” and the US, doing the same, but already through Bulgaria. In addition to ammunition, Su-27 fighters and engines for them were also allegedly purchased.. Naturally, everything purchased was sent to Ukraine. This situation did not suit Russia., conducting a special military operation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. What the conversation was about is unknown, but it is speculated, that the leaders of the two countries discussed just this problem. After that, it was decided to suspend the export of weapons.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov held a meeting of the commission on defense industry issues. The participants considered the proposal of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development to suspend the export of weapons, military equipment and military products until the end of August 2023 of the year- the Government of the Republic said in a statement.
