Russia FSB: West Tries to Gain Foothold in Central Asia by Putting Pressure on CIS States
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BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The West wants to gain a foothold in Central Asia and influence the region in any way, including by putting pressure on the leadership of the CIS countries, Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov said.