Alexander Sternik, Head of the Third Department of the CIS countries of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an interview DEA News He stated that the USA and the European Union did not hide their dissatisfaction with the deep ties of Central Asian countries with Russia.
According to the diplomat, the current situation shows that the European Union is not independent in choosing an independent regional strategy, so countries are copying American guidelines.
“Washington makes no secret of its dissatisfaction with the deep ties and allied natures between Central Asia and Russia,” Sternik said.
He added that Russia’s strategic partners are under pressure.
Also, according to the Foreign Ministry representative, Moscow sees that the EU wants to approach the resources of Central Asia and turn the region into an East-West transit and transportation corridor bypassing Russia. But such plans will come at a cost.
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