[Rashputin]

Baltics or not he's probably already digesting the governments of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan by moving the Christian minorities in those countries into powerful positions in the government while everyone watches Ukraine and Georgia.

The "Stans" will need help against ISIS types sooner or later and where will they turn? To King Barry?

Just my humble speculation.

[Tailgunner Joe]

Russia Has Lost Control of Central Asian Gas - July 14, 2014 - Instead of turning to Siberian sources for energy needs, China has recruited Central Asia to provide the lion's share of its natural gas demands. According to BP's report, China now receives nearly half of its natural gas supply from Central Asia.