Still Waiting...

So we still don't know anything more about the possible base closure. The media here talks as if it is absolutely closing, but there has been no official eviction notice. If and when the notice is served, the US will have 180 days to shut down the base. Parliament was supposed to vote this week on the closure, however they have decided to delay the vote until Russia fronts $450 million of the promised loan package. This is interesting since up until now both Russia and Kyrgyzstan have stated that the $2 billion loan package offered by Russia is merely coincidence with the decision to close the base...ya right.