Blinken Finds Receptive Leaders in Central Asia, Where Russia Seeks Aid
The U.S. secretary of state’s diplomatic mission is part of a broader Biden administration effort to strengthen support for Ukraine, or at least push neutral nations to refrain from aiding Russia.
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Mr. Blinken met with officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in Astana on Tuesday.Credit...Pool photo by Olivier Douliery |