As part of its search for minerals, China under President Xi has more than 90 projects currently underway in Central Asia. Reports the Economist in its May 27 issue, p. 61, a gas pipeline through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan is being planned by the Chinese; and probably, Russia envisions it to benefit by transporting the gas through its pipeline systems.
Apparently, Russia is already attempting to circumvent the West's sanctions using banks in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan which accept gold and roubles, while most satellites are permitting trade in Russian goods to pass bound for Europe. These countries have probably welcomed former Russians as immigrants into their region, too. In these ways, the satellites are, according to the article, "booming." While not agreeing with Putin's invasion into the Ukraine, they have partnered with China and Russia, both--a policy that offers significantly greater wealth those of Central Asia.
Nevertheless, Russia is currently led by President Putin, who clearly has raised the issues of invading another country that he seeks to annihilate; and in the process, of committing crimes against humanity. That real situation raises the moral question of his leadership of the Russian people.
My opinion.
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