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The four smuggling tunnels found so far may only be a small part of the total.

One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide.

Authorities say the amendments are intended to make the document more humane and democratic.

Shortly after Tokayev publicly dismissed Putin’s claims on Ukraine, Russian attack dogs again challenged Kazakh sovereignty.

Komilov stepped down after appearing to mildly criticize Russia's war in Ukraine.

Regulations include a ban on disrespect for traditional symbols of the country.

More than 7,000 Kyrgyz nationals applied for seasonal farming jobs in Britain.

Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine.

Haydarov is said to have overseen the theft of more than $4 million.

The barrage of negative coverage mirrors what happened to a former Kyrgyz president just before his ouster.

Uniting in paranoia with Russia, warming to Iran, and opening for business. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Students are protesting that they can’t afford to return to the capital to resume their studies in person because rents have gotten so high, a trend many blame on the recent Russian influx.

Azerbaijan blocked a Russian state news agency after it published pro-Armenian articles; now Moscow is hitting back, threatening Azerbaijani state media for being pro-Ukraine.

Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia.

The drop is far greater than what the country saw at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.