As Ukrainian Strikes Hit Hard, Moscow Seeks Deeper Defense Ties With Central Asia

Radio Free Europe reports that as Ukrainian strikes intensify, Moscow is reaching out to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to renegotiate military cooperation agreements. The talks reflect a push to broaden Russia’s defense partnerships eastward. This development underscores a strategic shift as the conflict drags on.

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