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bemildred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-17-04 12:46 PM
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Russia granted military base in Tajikistan
A Russian "lily pad".

The Central Asian country of Tajikistan has formally granted Russian forces a permanent military base, a move Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed as a guarantee of regional security.

After talks with Tajik President Imomali Rakhmonov, Putin said: "Our military presence in Tajikistan will not only guarantee our investment but will also guarantee stability in the region."

Criticised by nationalists for failing to defend its interests and presence in Central Asia, Russia has of late been keen to match the growth of US influence in the region.


With about 7000 soldiers, Moscow said the 201 Divisions' headquarters in Tajikistan would be Russia's largest military base on foreign soil.

al Jazeera
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Nicholas_J Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-17-04 01:58 PM
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1. To balance
U.S. presence in Uzhbekistan.
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