Syria-like crises await in Central Asia & Caucasus – Russian defense minister

‘Armed conflicts similar to that of Syria may soon emerge in post-Soviet Central Asia and the Caucasus, prompting Russia to respond, says Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.
“Analysis of developing [security] situation in the world suggests that short-term risks of armed conflicts persist,” Shoigu said on Friday.
Such crises like Syrian war could be triggered in any country, including post-Soviet republics of Central Asia and the Caucasus, Shoigu noted, speaking at a scientific conference on Russia’s anti-Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) operation in Syria.’
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