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Hundreds of thousands of Russians have opened Kazakh bank accounts to get around Western sanctions.

Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment.

The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.

The authorities suffer from a case of misplaced priorities in thinking about the future. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years.

The region's already meager electricity generation capacity is in jeopardy, and an "environmental disaster" could be at hand, the local de facto authorities say.

The route has gained new importance as Russia seeks to replace its former trade routes that have been cut off by Western sanctions.

Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.

Armenia has long been on a trajectory of recognizing Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan, but the prime minister's explicit statement still triggered shock and outrage.

News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia.

The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions.

The EU mediator said progress was made towards a final agreement.

It is not clear at present who is going to provide funding for the railroad or how much it will cost.

Searching for a delicate balance between privacy and public interest.