Abkhazian leader resigns, new elections called The surprise resignation followed four days of protests and the intervention of two senior Russian officials. Joshua Kucera Jan 13, 2020
Can Uzbekistan gain from EAEU membership? While Uzbekistan debates joining the Eurasian Economic Union, what does the country stand to gain from membership in the Russia-led trade bloc? Sam Bhutia Jan 10, 2020
Armenia and Russia keep ties on track Despite controversies about how a Russian company runs Armenia’s rail system, the two sides appear committed to making the relationship work. Ani Mejlumyan Jan 7, 2020
Rubles in the Near Abroad: Tashkent tease, Yerevan squeeze Flirting with Uzbekistan, reconciling with Armenia and guarding Turkmenistan: This and more in our monthly Russian business briefing. Maximilian Hess Jan 6, 2020