Russians flock to Central Asia to open sanctions-busting bank accounts Some 10,000 Russian citizens have received personal identification numbers in Kazakhstan since Russia invaded Ukraine. Joanna Lillis Apr 8, 2022
Uzbekistan: Nuclear deal with Russia still on the table despite sanctions Even if Rosatom is not targeted by sanctions, its future projects could still be affected. Joanna Lillis Apr 6, 2022
Georgian wine takes a pounding as Russia invades Ukraine Wine exports had been booming, but largely to Russia and Ukraine. Now the industry is trying to reorient, including to China. Paul Rimple Apr 6, 2022
Kazakhstan sees economy slowed down by Russia’s war Oil output forecasts have been trimmed amid difficulties in using a key pipeline. Almaz Kumenov Apr 5, 2022
Uzbekistan stops shipping GM cars to Russia Sanctions on Russia will help Uzbekistan’s GM plant meet demand at home. Apr 5, 2022
In Russian war on Ukraine, Georgia’s economy to be collateral damage Wheat imports, exports of wine and metals, and remittances from labor migrants all stand to suffer. Giorgi Lomsadze Apr 4, 2022
Russia scraps ban of cereals to Eurasian Union The ban in March sparked a rush on flour and sugar in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Almaz Kumenov Apr 1, 2022
Tajiks rush to offload dollars Absent information from authorities, rumors are driving wild market swings. Kamila Ibragimova Mar 31, 2022
Kazakhstan braces for oil output drop amid CPC terminal trouble Production will fall by around one-fifth in April. Almaz Kumenov Mar 29, 2022
Kazakhstan cools on eGov project with Russia It’s yet another sign that Nur-Sultan is seeking distance from its wayward ally. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 29, 2022
Influx of Russians triggers real estate speculation in Yerevan Many landlords appear to be taking short-term advantage as tens of thousands fleeing war, repression, and sanctions flood the market. Ani Mejlumyan Mar 28, 2022
Uzbekistan puts up ‘for sale’ sign amid chill of Ukraine war Tashkent is selling its "crown jewels," but Russia's war in Ukraine is dampening the mood. Joanna Lillis Mar 25, 2022
Russian companies eye relocation to Kazakhstan amid sanctions Freight companies working with Russia are looking at Kazakhstan as a transit point for goods. Almaz Kumenov Mar 24, 2022
Kazakhstan: CPC pipeline shutdown poses serious economic threat Analysts have expressed skepticism over Russian claims the terminal was damaged in a storm. Almaz Kumenov Mar 23, 2022
Azerbaijanis trying to flee Russia forced to wait at closed border Labor migrants are attempting to leave Russia as their jobs have been hit by sanctions. But they can’t cross the border into Azerbaijan, which has remained closed since the beginning of the pandemic. Heydar Isayev Mar 22, 2022