Putin's Unexpected Challenge: Snubs From His Central Asian Allies

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing Kazakhstan and its neighbors to reconsider their alliances. That gives the US a window to try to regain influence in a region it has been retreating from in recent years.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-ukraine-kazakhstan-central-asia-11658439761 Putin's Unexpected Challenge: Snubs From His Central Asian Allies