Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, emphasizing that Russian troops stationed there have contributed to regional security, and emphasizing Russia's presence in Central Asia, which Russia considers a sphere of influence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia on June 12 and held talks with President Japarov.
This was the first time that President Putin had visited a foreign country to meet with leaders, and President Putin emphasized that "Russia is the largest investor in Kyrgyzstan" and that Russia plays a significant economic role.
President Putin also addressed a ceremony held to mark the 20th anniversary of the stationing of Russian troops at Kant Air Base on the outskirts of the capital Bishkek.
"It has brought security and stability to Central Asia as a whole, and has greatly contributed to threats such as terrorism," he said, emphasizing that the Russian military has contributed to security in Afghanistan and other areas.
On top of that, he emphasized Russia's presence in Central Asia, which Russia regards as its sphere of influence, stating that Russia will continue to deploy the latest weapons and other weapons.
President Putin is scheduled to attend the summit of the CIS = Commonwealth of Independent States to be held in Kyrgyzstan on the 13th.
President Putin just invited the president of Uzbekistan in Central Asia to Russia on June 6 to strengthen relations, and it seems that he wants to create a sense of unity among the countries concerned amid points that former Soviet countries have been leaving Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.