Russia-Kyrgyzstan Agreement on a Joint Regional Air Defence System Ratified by the Duma

On May 23, the Russian Duma ratified an agreement between Russia and Kyrgyzstan on the creation of a joint regional air defence system.

This agreement governs the protection of the state borders of the two countries in the airspace of the Central Asian region of collective security and introduces the procedure for the use of air defence forces in the joint performance of combat duty.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air and Space Forces will coordinate joint operations of the troops (forces) of the United Regional Anti-Aircraft Defence System.

The agreement was signed on August 16, 2022 in Moscow.