Russia's position on the events in Kyrgyzstan (April – June 2010)
Russia's position on the events in Kyrgyzstan (April – June 2010)
Author(s): Wojciech Górecki
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Developing nations, Geopolitics
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: Russia; Kyrgyzstan
Summary/Abstract: Russia was the first state in the world to de facto recognise the regime change in Kyrgyzstan that took place on 7 April 2010. This recognition, along with a previous campaign by the Russian media against the then President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, has given rise to suspicion that the events of April were provoked by Russia. However, it seems no more than reasonable to say that Russia provided some inspiration and lobbying in that direction. Russia offered support to the new Kyrgyz government almost immediately, albeit conditionally. Russia's relations with Roza Otunbayeva's government have been changing in nature; they are currently much cooler than they had been immediately after the coup.
Series: OSW Commentary
- Page Count: 7
- Publication Year: 2010
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
