Despite the internal economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 lockdowns and sanctions pressure, Russia has continued to expand its influence in Central Asia using instruments such as the Eurasian Economic Union. But Russia was also successful in its soft-power approaches, namely migration. Allowing more Central Asian migrants into Russia indirectly enhances Moscow’s reach and importance […]
Russian Migration Policies: Safety First
Now more than ever, allowing Central Asian migrants into the economy serves both parties.
