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The shortages have been fueled by a Russian export ban.

China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports.

Online battles between patriotic Russians and Georgians have raged, while some opposition figures are calling for a visa regime for Russians.

Farmers suspect authorities are reluctant to offer a diagnosis, as some diseases would require the government to pay compensation.

Authorities have detected and shut down around 100 illegal mining farms since the start of the year.

The country’s pro-Europe elite sees a millennia-old history of belonging to Europe. Will it matter for Georgia’s EU aspirations?

The authorities are showing signs of wishing to move on from memories of the turmoil.

Land ownership is a sensitive issue in Abkhazia. The deal also sparked controversy in Georgia proper, where critics accused the government of closing its eyes to Russian expansion.

Officials have accused speculators of causing last year's price spikes.

The cause of the problem may lie in Russians hoovering up all the available greenbacks.

Kazakhstan says it expects to produce up to 13.5 million tons of wheat this year.

Decision-makers say future elections will offer more choice, but who will oversee the process?

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

Is graft becoming more common, or is the uptick in arrests due to greater political will to clean up?

The gathering had been intended to create regional solidarity in the face of overbearing pressure from China, Russia.