Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to pose for a photograph during their meeting in Beijing, on February 4, 2022. (Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / Sputnik / AFP)

China’s Growing Political Influence in Russia’s East of the Urals

Beijing is enhancing its political influence in Siberia and the Russian Far East to support its expanding economic activities, targeting political and business elites who are key stakeholders in determining which firms can operate in their regions. This follows the...
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How can Russia influence Central Asia?

Central Asia is a region comprising five countries, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The region is strategically significant due to its location, rich natural resources, and historical and cultural ties with neighbouring countries. Russia has maintained a dominant...