The demands of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, demographic problems, and public hostility toward Central Asians mean Russia does not have enough workers.
Salavat Abylkalikov
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Martha Brill Olcott discusses U.S.-Azeri relations with NPR's Michelle Kelemen.
Source: National Public Radio

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Michelle Kelemen
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