... paramount role in ensuring economic stability of the Kyrgyz Republic. Current President Zhaparov, who took the lead as a result of another
coup d’état
, demonstrates his willingness to keep up this trajectory, signaling his neutrality in relation to the Ukrainian crisis. Thus, Kyrgyzstan voted against the exclusion of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council at the UN General Assembly, as Zhaparov has repeatedly underlined that Bishkek proceeds from the need to respect the Minsk agreements supported by the UN.
Evgeniya Makhmutova: ...
... receive significant income. At the same time, Azerbaijan remains a partner of the US, UK, EU and other Western players. The Ukrainian crisis could also divert Russia’s attention away from the Karabakh issue. Azerbaijan is unlikely to abuse such a switch,... ... neighbouring countries, business may well return to Russia.
Turkmenistan is likely to benefit tangibly from rising gas prices. Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, on the contrary, may lose due to the reduction in the inflow of remittances from Russia due to the ...
... regimes but of societies as well has been put at risk.
The Ukrainian Scenario for Central Asia: Reflections and Distortions
The Ukrainian crisis has revived regional elites’ dormant fears of internal destabilization and of possible outside intervention.... ... which led to the most devastating social, economic and humanitarian consequences for the country
”. The public debate in Kyrgyzstan, a country that had survived two coups in 2005 and 2010, was focused on discussing the possibility of a repeat such ...
