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Xi’s central Asia trip aims to cement ties as China vies for influence with Russia

SCO summit brings together leaders of global south but also likely to test Beijing and Moscow’s ‘strategic partnership’

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‘Pro-Russian neutrality’: How Ukraine sees China’s emerging role

‘Pro-Russian neutrality’: How Ukraine sees China’s emerging role

Russia’s ally signals a desire for peace, but few are convinced that Beijing has either power or pure motivations.

Uzbeks back President Mirziyoyev’s reforms proposal

Uzbeks back President Mirziyoyev’s reforms proposal

Election commission says more than 90 percent of voters back President Mirziyoyev’s constitutional amendments.

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Xi Ends Trip to Russia as China Grows More Emboldened

Despite Xi’s efforts to present China as a peacemaker in Russia’s war in Ukraine, some observers said Beijing’s priority is not for the war to come to an end. Instead, the main importance for China is to ensure the Russian regime remains in power.

‘I was naive about Russia’: Central Asians on the Ukraine war

Central Asian states keep close ties with Moscow, but younger citizens of ex-Soviet nations are questioning alliances.

China's yuan becomes most traded foreign currency on Russian exchange

HONG KONG: The yuan surpassed the US dollar for the first time this week to become the most traded foreign currency on the Moscow exchange as tensions with the West push the Russian economy closer to China.

Could weakened Russian influence in Central Asia be an opportunity for China?

Ukraine's lightning offensive in Kharkiv may have damaged more than just Russia's depleted army — it's also tarnished Russia's status as a regional power in Central Asia.

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How Ukraine makes Putin’s regional project crumble

How Ukraine makes Putin’s regional project crumble

Before February 24, Putin had reached the peak of his power over the ex-USSR – but then Ukraine happened.

Ukraine war: Is Central Asia loosening ties with Russia?

Ukraine war: Is Central Asia loosening ties with Russia?

After Uzbekistan’s unexpected pro-Ukraine statement, analysts say traditional regional dynamics could be shifting.

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