Putin authorizes his gov’t talks with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to amend military cooperation treaties
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his approval for the Russian government to initiate discussions with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan regarding modifications to their current military-technical cooperation agreements. Two executive orders, issued on July 27, were made public on the official legal information portal. These orders specifically address the agreement with Kazakhstan from December 24, 2013, and the treaty with Uzbekistan from November 29, 2016.
The existing treaties govern not only the sale of Russian armaments to these nations but also the reciprocal provision of military-grade items. This classification includes weaponry, military equipment, maintenance services, technical information, technologies, intellectual property, and documentation related to design or operation. Additionally, the current agreements encompass the repair and upgrade of armaments, collaborative research and development initiatives, the establishment of joint manufacturing facilities, and specialized training programs.
According to both treaties, deliveries are executed through contracts between designated authorized entities. The import and export of military products are regulated by lists approved by the respective government agencies of each country. As a result, these agreements enable the movement of weapons, components, and associated services not only from Russia to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan but also in the opposite direction.
Russia's decision to revise these agreements occurs amidst stringent trade limitations imposed in the wake of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The European Union has prohibited the export of weapons, military hardware, and a wide range of dual-use goods—such as electronic and optical components, engines, and drone parts—to Russia. Likewise, the United States has implemented rigorous restrictions on the supply and re-export of technology, software, and equipment that could support the Russian defense industry.