International Relations

Putin’s Tajikistan Tour Exposes Weaknesses in Global Justice and Russia’s Persistent Regional Grip

By National Security Desk | October 8, 2025

As Vladimir Putin visits Tajikistan and meets with ex-Soviet leaders, the visit highlights the limits of international justice and the ongoing threat of Russia’s regional dominance to American strategic interests.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent three-day state visit to Tajikistan is more than just a diplomatic tour — it is a stark reminder of the stubborn grip Russia maintains over its former Soviet satellites, even as it faces severe international sanctions. While Washington and its allies continue to impose penalties for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow leverages its enduring influence in Central Asia to sustain economic, political, and military footholds. Why Does Putin's Tajikistan Visit Matter to America? The choice of Tajikistan as the first stop reveals much about the geopolitical chess match underway. Tajikistan shares a long, porous border...

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