Signs of movement in Kremlin

Here is a statement from a Russian language newspaper:

"Russia will change the format of relations with the former Soviet republics. They will no longer be based on historical ties, but primarily economic benefits, experts comment on the results of the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (EAEU summit) in Bishkek on December 9."

https://ura.news/articles/1036285854

I take it as a sign the chaining approach of Kremlin from being an imperial metropoly to being an economic center.

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