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Russian diplomacy and Turkmenistan's evolving foreign relations amidst president Berdymukhamedov’s growing influence. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

National security services claim a coup is being plotted against the Georgian government from Ukraine.

Ashgabat's announcement that it is open to developing a Trans-Caspian gas pipeline has sparked strong interest from potential importers.

An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape.

Ottawa strives to maintain a delicate diplomatic balance.

Amid denials there is a hint of Kyrgyz willingness to step up export controls.

Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard

Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe.

Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.

Environmental authorities have intensified water monitoring amid concerns about the wider effects of the Kakhovka dam collapse.

Wagner group chief channeling spirit of Pugachev, starting a rebellion in the regions.

Iran is increasing pipeline capacity to boost swaps further as Azerbaijan warns it won't help fund any pipelines to transit Turkmen gas to Europe.

The Azerbaijani government has once again urged its citizens not to travel to Iran and is trying to secure contact with the student.

Ahmad Obali, a prominent proponent of Azerbaijani nationalism in Iran and virulent critic of the Islamic Republic, refused to speak about who might have attacked him.

Ashgabat wants Americans to fix the leaks, Iranians to buy fuel, and China to pay for pipelines. This and more in the latest edition of the Akhal-Teke Bulletin.