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A series of ceasefire violations has led to an unprecedented level of criticism, even as the Armenians of Karabakh still see the peacekeepers as their main guarantor of security.

China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports.

The 20-year-old informant for Russia’s security services was sent to Tbilisi to report on the many exiles here. Now, he says, he’s come clean.

Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia.

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.

The Taliban have begun a PR blitz against the Islamic State, which has challenged the new Afghan government’s promise to bring peace to the country and its borders.

Greenpeace found radiation levels three times higher than earlier reported by the IAEA.

What awaits the returnees remains a mystery, however.

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

Azerbaijan has increased pressure in recent weeks for Armenia to complete the pullout.

Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the most vigorous Islamic State evangelists targeting Central Asia.

Most who fled the area around Parukh, which four months ago saw some of the sharpest fighting since the war in 2020, have returned. But they say it’s become more dangerous.

Government explanations are hard to believe, and do not hide the poverty and abuse fueling unrest.

The general prosecutor's proposal cites the example of how Russia regulates the internet, suggesting to many that there may be political motives.

Projects include a new tunnel, stadiums, parks, and a university building.