Amid continuing tensions in Ukraine, Russia has been hard at work reconsolidating its influence in Central Asia. In the past months, Moscow has stepped up its humanitarian programs and language training in the region and simplified Russian citizenship procedures for residents of former Soviet republics.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Amid Ukraine crisis, Russia vies for influence in Central Asia (VIDEO)
The first American troops arrive at the airport in Swidwin, Poland on April 23, 2014, after Washington said it was sending a force of 600 to the Baltic states as the crisis over Ukraine deepens.
