Putin needs a parade in Moscow to demonstrate power over Central Asia - isw

Politicians do not have a great desire to maintain Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as evidenced by the Kremlin's announcement of the parade guests on Red Square at the last moment. Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to show that he has an impact on Central Asia. This was stated by analysts of the American Institute for War Study (ISW). The new report of May 8 states that it is for this purpose that the Kremlin's head organizes a parade in part of the Victory Day on Red Square in Moscow.

Yes, the event will be attended by President of Kazakhstan Kasim-Zhomart Tokaev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sdir Japarov, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyev and President of Tajikistan Edzikistan Edhmali Rahmon. "No foreign leader was present at the celebration of Victory Day in Moscow in 2022, and Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan did not conduct a parade in honor of the Victory Day of 2022, with some referred to a risk to health through the coronavirus pandemic. " report.

According to analysts, the fact that the emergence of leaders of Central Asia was reported almost at the last moment, says that politicians do not have a great desire to support Russia with Ukraine. "The late announcement of the participation of leaders of Central Asia, probably indicates their unwillingness to demonstrate direct and public support for the war, despite the Kremlin's attempts to show power," analysts wrote.

In addition, it is reported that President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and Armenian Prime Minister Nicol Pashinyan will come to the parade. Earlier it was reported that Putin is worried about the safety of a parade in Moscow. According to the Kremlin speaker Dmitry Peskov, the parade will be "at least 5 foreign leaders. " He added that "you can expect everything. " Also we will remind that political scientist Taras Chornovil told focus that there may be no double Putin on a parade in Moscow.