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Russia-Central Asia relations
May 10, 2023
Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
December 02, 2022
Does the Eurasian Economic Union Have a Place in Central Asia’s Future?
By Ali Koseoglu
While Russian political and military influence is dwindling, does a Russian-designed economic union have a chance to survive within the changing geopolitics of Central Asia?
October 31, 2022
Weeks After Russia-Central Asia Leaders’ Meeting, Europe Comes Calling Too
By Catherine Putz
With Ukraine in mind, the European Union is courting Central Asia, even if it means overlooking the region’s autocratic “democracies.”
October 07, 2022
CIS Gathers for Informal Summit in Russia Amid Tension, War
By Catherine Putz
The informal CIS meeting in St. Petersburg coincides with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 70th birthday, but it won’t be much of a celebration.
September 08, 2022
‘Russia Is a Threat, Not a Friend’ Ukrainian Foreign Minister Warns Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
In a press conference with Central Asian media outlets, the Ukrainian foreign minister urged the region: “don’t let Russia use you.”
March 17, 2022
Uzbek Foreign Minister Calls for Halting of Hostilities in Ukraine
By Catherine Putz
Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov gave one of the most direct refutations from a Central Asian official of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
March 10, 2022
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Geopolitical Ripples in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had wide-ranging effects across the Indo-Pacific. The hosts discuss the consequences.
March 04, 2022
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Overturn the Strategic Balance in Central Asia, Too
By Nima Khorrami
Putin’s push for restoring Moscow’s past glories could very well bring about its further demise: not just in Europe but also in Central Asia.
August 24, 2021
Russia Fearmongering About Afghan Refugees
By Catherine Putz
Putin is warning of “militants under the guise of refugees” in an effort to dissuade Central Asian states from cooperating with U.S. evacuation efforts.
August 04, 2021
With Eyes on Afghanistan, Russian Military Exercises in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, Russian diplomats continue to press support for a negotiated settlement between Kabul and the Taliban, with a side of shade thrown at the Americans.
June 25, 2020
Russia’s Victory Day Guests
By Catherine Putz
Who showed up to Moscow’s rescheduled Victory Day parade?
April 05, 2017
St. Petersburg Blast Suspect a Kyrgyz-Born, Russian Citizen
By Catherine Putz
Authorities say 22-year old Akbarjon Jalilov carried out the attack. The motive has not been identified.
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