The Russo-Ukraine war has significantly altered migration patterns and reshaped Russia’s perception of labor mobility from Central Asia. While the conflict has led to an exodus of Russian professionals and dissidents, it has also intensified Russia’s reliance on Central Asian migrant workers to fill critical labor shortages. At the same time, many Central Asian migrants with Russian passports face forced conscription, prompting some to flee or return to their home countries. This chapter examines the shifting dynamics of migration in the context of war, focusing on economic, political, and security factors that influence both Russian and Central Asian perspectives on labor mobility. It explores how the war has redefined migration policies, remittance flows, and regional stability, creating both challenges and opportunities for Central Asian migrants. The study argues that the conflict has deepened Russia’s demographic and labor crisis while simultaneously reinforcing the strategic importance of Central Asian migrant labor. The findings contribute to broader debates on migration governance, geopolitical realignments, and labor market transformations in post-Soviet Eurasia.