ISTANBUL -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine is bringing both risks and opportunities to former Soviet Turkic nations, prompting moves by powers such as Turkey, the European Union and China to make further inroads into the region while Russia is weakened both militarily and economically.
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Turkic world sees 'risks and opportunities' as Russia stumbles
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Leaders gather in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Nov. 11 for the 9th Heads of States Summit of Organization of Turkic States. © Turkish Presidency/AP
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