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martin logan
martin logan
1 year ago

Ironic that Putin himself has been the one to deal the death blow to any Russian-led “Central Asian Union.”
Since most have large Russophone populations, the logic of Putin’s invasion applies as much to places like Kazakstan and Uzbekistan as Ukraine. They would far more like to be vassals of China than Russia.
So, it’s the end of the Russian Empire–and the one who ended it is Vladimir Putin.

R Wright
R Wright
1 year ago
Reply to  martin logan

It’s like all of these vassals have forgotten about Georgia and Transnistria. Why Russia’s neighbours would trust Russia or its subversive diaspora is anyone’s guess.

R Wright
R Wright
1 year ago
Reply to  martin logan

It’s like all of these vassals have forgotten about Georgia and Transnistria. Why Russia’s neighbours would trust Russia or its subversive diaspora is anyone’s guess.

martin logan
martin logan
1 year ago

Ironic that Putin himself has been the one to deal the death blow to any Russian-led “Central Asian Union.”
Since most have large Russophone populations, the logic of Putin’s invasion applies as much to places like Kazakstan and Uzbekistan as Ukraine. They would far more like to be vassals of China than Russia.
So, it’s the end of the Russian Empire–and the one who ended it is Vladimir Putin.

Samuel Ross
Samuel Ross
1 year ago

When Armenia is in trouble, they call on Russia. Russia does not answer.

martin logan
martin logan
1 year ago
Reply to  Samuel Ross

That’s because Russia CAN’T answer.
The CSTO leaders are realists. Both Tokayev and Pashinyan know that Russia’s army is decimated, and won’t be able to help them. Indeed, they can’t be sure that Russia will even exist in two years.
Гибель Империи, as the Russians say.

martin logan
martin logan
1 year ago
Reply to  Samuel Ross

That’s because Russia CAN’T answer.
The CSTO leaders are realists. Both Tokayev and Pashinyan know that Russia’s army is decimated, and won’t be able to help them. Indeed, they can’t be sure that Russia will even exist in two years.
Гибель Империи, as the Russians say.

Samuel Ross
Samuel Ross
1 year ago

When Armenia is in trouble, they call on Russia. Russia does not answer.