Commenting on the European Union sanctions against Kyrgyzstan, Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said that Bishkek in its relations with Moscow acts on the basis of its own interests, and cooperation between the two countries is mutually beneficial. He stated this on Thursday, April 23, in a comment to Channel One.
According to Peskov, if a country does something for its own interests, this gives it a certain benefit that outweighs the potential risks. He pointed out that the partnership between Russia and Kyrgyzstan is beneficial to both sides economically.
“This is not loyalty to Russia, but primarily loyalty to our own interests,” the press secretary explained.
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