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The UN is reluctant to engage with the public, rights activists struggle, renewables falter. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.

Azerbaijan has been ratcheting up its criticism of Western mediators in the peace talks with Armenia, accusing them of bias in favor of Yerevan.

Armenia is eager to develop ties with all countries in its bid to reduce its dependence on Russia. But with Iran, things are complicated.

Azerbaijan is angry about France's sale of hardware and weapons to its rival Armenia. It's been quiet so far on Georgia's role in facilitating the transaction.

Armenia has broken a major taboo by forging defense ties with France and the U.S.

Russian officials unprepared to hear Kazakh.

Vagif Khachatryan, a 68-year-old veteran of the First Karabakh War in the early 1990s, pleaded not guilty but was convicted of crimes including "genocide."

The victim, a veteran of the 2008 Georgia-Russia war, was reportedly visiting a church on the borderline.

Turkmenistan’s Universal Periodic Review is taking place at the United Nations Human Rights Council this week. There will be a lot to talk about. This and more in this week’s Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Armenia's prime minister says there's broad agreement on mutual recognition of territorial integrity, border demarcation, and the opening of transport links.

As political relations deteriorate, Armenia's economy is more closely linked to Russia than ever.

Berdymukhamedov headed to Turkey to explore options for energy cooperation. And he brought a puppy along as a gift. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Russian state TV aired an hour-long falsehood-laden program attacking the Armenian prime minister.