Russian-Turkmenistan Relations in 2000-2005: on the Edge of Freezing
This topic studies the basic features of the interaction of the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan in 2000-2005. It discusses Moscow's initiatives to strengthen dialogue with Ashgabat Characterized is the legal framework of bilateral cooperation. It is concluded that at this stage Russian-Turkmenistan relations were on the verge of freezing, and the responsibility for it was predominantly borne by Turkmen leadership.