The republics in Central Asia have reasons to be concerned about Putin’s war against Ukraine. They depend on Russia in various aspects. But at the same time they distrust the justifications of the 'special operation' in Ukraine. Helena Arntz and Michael Kemper about Russia’s geopolitical strengths and weaknesses in the region.
Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, but also Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have reasons to be concerned about Putin’s war against Ukraine. They depend on Russia in various aspects. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are members of the Eurasian Economic Union, Putin’s pet project. With Russia’s economy suffering from sanctions, the Central Asian states will also be hit.
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