Kyrgyzstan Moves To Close US Base

Kyrgyzstan Moves To Close US Base

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan -- Kyrgyzstan began moves on Wednesday to close a U.S. military air base in the former Soviet republic that is vital for supplying U.S.-led troops fighting in Afghanistan.

The decision by a traditional Russian ally in Central Asia sends a tough signal and challenge to new U.S. President Barack Obama as he plans to send additional troops to Afghanistan.

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