Russia and China both want influence over Central Asia. Could it rupture their friendship?
- Written by Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva, Lecturer in Government, Flinders University
As he looks to solidify his territorial gains in Ukraine in a potential ceasefire deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has one eye trained on Russia’s southern border – and boosting Russian influence in Central Asia.
Following his 2024 re-election, Putin made Uzbekistan his third foreign visit after China and Belarus. The visit...
