Russian exiles are making a mark in the Caucasus and Central Asia
People and businesses are flooding into the region
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, some speculated that the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) would turn away from their old imperial overlord. After all, Vladimir Putin’s revanchist obsessions could turn south. China, already an important economic partner of Central Asia, could push for stronger ties. Or the West could try again to lure it into its sphere of influence.
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This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Go south ”
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