In an article by Sergey Kapitonov on the portal Itek.ru It is emphasized that Central Asia, historically of key importance in the Soviet gas industry, has changed its direction in the gas partnership with Russia to China. The proposed "Trilateral Gas Union", including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, is devoid of influence without the participation of Turkmenistan. The article highlights the strong gas ties with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, China's prominent place as a consumer and the changing dynamics of gas cooperation in the region. The focus is on the expediency of Russian gas supplies to South Asian markets, where India is seeking to increase the share of gas in the energy mix. The article explores the potential advantages for Pakistan in the situation of its gas shortage and the difficulty of redirecting Russian gas to this region. She stresses the need for diplomatic efforts, technical solutions and substantial investments to tap into this promising market.