DISINFO: The West instigates colour revolutions in Central Asian countries
SUMMARY
Washington and Brussels are not playing fair to get access to the natural resources of Central Asia, control over their transportation chains, and regional water management systems. Once the West reaches these goals, it will not be interested in keeping the current authorities of the Central Asian countries in power. Hence, a threat of colour revolutions will emerge. The collective West intends to provoke animosity in relations between Russia and the Central Asian countries. In contrast to the West, Russia has been and remains a reliable partner.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative accusing Western countries of destabilising countries around Russia and isolating it. This claim also contributes to the recurring disinformation narrative suggesting a Western policy of staging “colour revolutions” worldwide. The article attempts to discredit deepening cooperation between this region and the West.
The article advances the claim that Central Asia is within Russia's zone of geopolitical dominance and attempts to discredit any other cooperation between it and the West.
The EU builds its relations with Central Asian countries based on mutual consent, bilateral interests, and benefits. The EU recognises the strategic importance of Central Asia. The EU engagement with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan has developed significantly since the countries' independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. The EU does not impose any action or programme on the partner countries. The overall aim of cooperation is to build a common area of shared democracy, prosperity, and stability in line with each individual country's aspirations.
Involvement in the EU initiatives does not exclude membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, CIS, or CSTO. The EU is a supporter of regional integration in all areas of the world.
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