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Central Asia Faces Travel Restrictions Amid Migration Fears

6/20/2025

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Central Asian citizens are grappling with heightened travel restrictions from Russia and the U.S., igniting fears over migration rights. Beginning June 2025, Russia will mandate a QR code for entry, while the U.S. has placed Kyrgyzstan on its watchlist. These developments jeopardize regional ties and economic collaborations, reflecting a troubling rise in anti-migrant sentiment.

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Central Asian citizens are grappling with heightened travel restrictions from Russia and the U.S., igniting fears over migration rights. Beginning June 2025, Russia will mandate a QR code for entry, while the U.S. has placed Kyrgyzstan on its watchlist. These developments jeopardize regional ties and economic collaborations, reflecting a troubling rise in anti-migrant sentiment.