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Rolling out the red carpet: Russia's Tinkoff Bank has sought to use Freedom Bank as a way to give its clients access to international payment systems. (Photo: Freedom Bank)

Kazakhstan: Banks flummoxed by Russian money whack-a-mole

Hundreds of thousands of Russians have opened Kazakh bank accounts to get around Western sanctions.
Jun 2, 2023
A presentation during a Kyrgyz delegation’s visit to China in May. (Photo: gov.kg)

Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 1, 2023
Not taking the long view: Authorities routinely insist on the importance of the cotton crop. (Photo: Turkmen government website)

Turkmenistan: Karakum as you are, as you were

The authorities suffer from a case of misplaced priorities in thinking about the future. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 30, 2023
The grain in Baku will stay mainly in the terminal: Kazakhstan hoping to build the storage facility in the coming five years. (Photo: Baku International Sea Trade Port website)

Kazakhstan eyeing Baku grain entrepôt for Europe exports

The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years.
Almaz Kumenov May 27, 2023
Azerbaijani train

Russia and Iran agree on new rail corridor via Azerbaijan

The route has gained new importance as Russia seeks to replace its former trade routes that have been cut off by Western sanctions.
Joshua Kucera May 26, 2023
A ceremony in honor of the heads of state participating in the China-Central Asia summit. (Photo: akorda.kz)

Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details

An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 25, 2023
Roghun ready: Tajikistan has already spent $3 billion on building the dam. (Photo: Tajik presidential press service)

Tajikistan eyes $500M windfall loan for Roghun

Following the twin blows of COVID and Russia's war in Ukraine, Dushanbe is struggling to pay for the dam itself.
May 22, 2023
(Photo: Xinhua)

China-Central Asia summit: lots of rhetoric, little substance

Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties.
May 19, 2023
CCTV+, controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and “committed to telling China’s story to the rest of the world,” is expanding its presence in Central Asia. (Screenshot)

Central Asia: Beijing making steady inroads in regional trade, mass media

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 17, 2023
Russia suspended direct flights with Georgia in 2019 (Facebook; TAV Georgia)

Georgia: Uncertainty looms as first carriers authorized for Russia flights

The government says the country will not be accepting operators and aircraft that have come under Western sanctions.
Nini Gabritchidze May 16, 2023
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Turkmen President Serdar Berdymukhamedov at the Tajik leader's country residence on May 11. (Photo: Tajik presidential press service)

Turkmenistan: Fiddling while gas leaks

The scale of the country's methane emissions is becoming a major embarrassment, but the government seems unwilling to do anything about it. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke bulletin.
May 16, 2023

Russia rewards Georgia with lifting of visa requirement, renewal of direct flights

The changes signal growing competition between Russia and the West for Georgia’s geopolitical loyalty.
Giorgi Lomsadze May 10, 2023
Foreign ministers of SCO member states meet during the organization’s gathering on May 4-5. (Photo: MFA of Kazakhstan)

Central Asia: Beijing bracing for summit-o-rama

A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 10, 2023
President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, left, attending Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9. (Photo: Kremlin website)

Turkmenistan: Negative neutrality

Loyalty to Moscow, U.S. umbrage at Iran's arms supplies, coronation and soccer. And more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 9, 2023
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino standing beside Rustam Emomali, the speaker of the senate, mayor of Dushanbe and, also, president of the Central Asia Football Association. (Photo: Tajikistan football association)

EurasiaChat: Water and work in short supply

And U.S. officials have been touring the region chiding countries for failing to prevent Russian sanctions-busting.
Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard, EurasiaChat May 8, 2023

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