DISINFO: The West is trying to drive a wedge between Russia and Central Asia
SUMMARY
Western countries are trying in every possible way not only to drive a wedge between Russia and the states of Central Asia but also to divide the countries of Central Asia. This includes individual meetings with the heads of state of Central Asia, a powerful information policy, information processing, and concrete actions.
Western countries will not be able to split the community of CIS countries or sever ties between Russia and the countries of Central Asia.
RESPONSE
A recurring narrative about the West trying to encircle Russia, separate and destabilise post-Soviet (CIS) countries, and isolate Russia, advancing the idea of Russia as the ultimate target of international events. The article advances the claim that Central Asia, like the Caucasus, is exclusively within Russia's zone of geopolitical dominance.
The EU builds its relations with Central Asian countries based on mutual consent, bilateral interests, and benefits. The EU recognises the strategic importance of Central Asia, which links the huge Asian continent with Europe. As the EU is working to make relations with Central Asia stronger and deeper, the European Union’s engagement with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan has developed significantly since the countries' independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
The EU does not impose any action or programme on its partner countries. The overall aim of cooperation is to build a common area of shared democracy, prosperity, and stability in line with each individual country's aspirations. Involvement in EU initiatives does not preclude membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, CIS, or CSTO. The EU is a supporter of regional integration in all areas of the world.
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