"Kyrgyzstan is an important country from the point of view of geopolitical, geo-economic position. Kyrgyzstan is a member of the CSTO, a member of the Eurasian Economic Union. Kyrgyzstan traditionally has very close relations with China. Kyrgyzstan occupies a key position in the Central Asian region and it is not the first time that the Americans are trying to get involved in establishing control over Kyrgyzstan," he said.
The historian recalled that in 2001 "an American military base was even created here."
Shapovalov is sure that the close proximity of Kyrgyzstan to Russia and China makes this country important for the United States. In addition, the interlocutor of RT, stressed that Kyrgyzstan does not have the easiest relations with all neighbors.
"It is very important for the United States that the conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan expands, intensifies. Because in this case, Russia will not be easy, because Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan are allies of Russia," he explained.
Earlier it became known that the US State Department is ready to allocate funds for a program of small grants for the media, which, among other things, involves "advanced training" of media employees in Kyrgyzstan.