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The United States to Russia snowexpands the list of sanctions. The White House said in a statement yesterday that 13 more people were on the sanctions list and It announced the addition of 21 companies. The new list, which the Ministry of Finance is currently working on, includes 120 Russian companies.
In addition, the US special services and financial institutions together with their allies in Europe Russia It is trying to uncover the wealth hidden by the oligarchs, as well as the institutions that help the Kremlin to evade sanctions.
The West is determined to stop Russia from trying to occupy Ukraine and The main instrument of this policy is the imposition of heavy sanctions on all vital areas of the country. About 6,000 restrictions have been imposed so far, causing serious problems in Russia. Russia The government has begun to look for ways out of the situation.
On the eve of the 40th day of the war, a number of post-Soviet countries have already announced that they will comply with Western sanctions. Two days ago, Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili stated after the visit of the British Minister of Armed Forces James Hippi to Tbilissi (Georgia). that, Georgia to Russia snowhas joined the sanctions.
Kazakhstan stated yesterday that, It will not help Russia to escape. Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan Timur Suleymenov Kazakhstan Russia allowing cooperation without violating sanctions the law is working on a project. He stressed that, Astana Territorial integrity of Ukraine and supports sovereignty, annexation of Crimea, Ukraine does not recognize the so-called separatist territories in “Kazakhstan is not a party to this conflict. Yes, we are a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, but we have our own system as an independent state, Russia and We will comply with the sanctions imposed on Belarus. We do not want to risk being put in the same basket with them. “
What will Azerbaijan, Russia’s southern neighbor, do? Recall that, So far, official Baku has not commented on this. But it is generally known that, Azerbaijan does not join Western sanctions, and In this matter, the ally shares the same position with Turkey.
To the statistics of 2021 according tothe volume of trade turnover between the two countries 3 billion more than a dollar. Last year, Russia’s investments in Azerbaijan amounted to 4.5 percent billion USA dollarsThe volume of investments of Azerbaijan in this country is 1.5 billion dollars.
Political Analyst Rauf Mirkadirov told Pressklub.az that, There are some vague ideas in the society about sanctions. According to him according toTo Russia snowThe West has such sanctions that, Azerbaijan will join it whether it wants to or not. “And has to join because it is impossible to stand outside. For example, we can not join the financial system, the restrictions on banks “– the expert added.
R. Mirkadirov recalls that, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili hastened to say that his country would not join any sanctions. “But on the morning of the statement, operating in Georgia and VTB under sanctions bankall operations and activity has been suspended ”– he noted.
Political analyst emphasizes that, If Azerbaijani banks want to stay out of the restrictions imposed on the Russian financial system, they will also be subject to sanctions.
Rauf Mirkadirov recalls that serious sanctions have been imposed on the financing of the Russian Military-Industrial Complex: “If Azerbaijan does not join these sanctions, it will be subject to sanctions. That means it that, Azerbaijan will not be able to buy military equipment from Russia until the sanctions are lifted. This applies not only to us, but to all countries. Until now, we have been one of the loyal customers of the Russian Military-Industrial Complex, which imports military equipment, ammunition, anti-aircraft systems from this country. and s. we were buying. Russia will be deprived of this opportunity. Turkey has stated that it will not join the sanctions in general that, It will not receive a second batch of S-400s from Russia. Will try to get an analogue of these weapons produced in Western countries “.
The expert also said that Azerbaijan will join the restrictions imposed on Russian civil aviation, and we are forced to do so: “It simply came to our notice then weather does not go beyond the closure of space. It is known that, Russia buys Airbus on lease from Western companies and He used Boeing planes. The aviation giants mentioned after the start of the war and other Western companies have canceled leasing agreements. At present, 700 Russian aircraft must be returned to their owners. Russia refuses to return these planes and stated that it was confiscated. To the norms of international law according tothose planes of Azerbaijan weather If they enter the premises, certain procedures must be followed to arrest them and return them to their owners. From Azerbaijan to Russia weather it is not required to close the space. This is our choice, I don’t think we need to join. Russia has not resumed flights to Azerbaijan, but said it will use its planes after that “.
According to R. Mirkadirov according toAt the same time, Azerbaijan must limit Russia’s ability to evade sanctions: “It simply came to our notice then that, Technical equipment of Russian airlines and is in great need of spare parts. Because it itself does not produce any. It is known that, Boeing and Airbus refused to provide these spare parts. Azerbaijan should not follow the rules and help evade sanctions “.
The expert emphasizes that, in addition, the purchase of high technology and its transfer to Russia and s. It is also important to follow the restrictions. “Otherwise, these leasing agreements for Azerbaijan will be canceled and spare parts will not be sent. When some countries declare that, We do not join the sanctions against Russia, which means that they do not impose restrictions. In other words, they will comply with sectoral sanctions imposed on important areas of Russia’s life, and relations will continue on other issues. “– he said political the analyst added.
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