Uzbekistan lays out the red carpet for fleeing Russian IT specialists The government is offering streamlined work visa and residency application procedures. Mar 16, 2022
Ukrainian escapees and their long road to Georgia Ukrainians who have escaped to Georgia describe their roundabout route to refuge. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 16, 2022
Russia-Central Asia flights resume after interruptions Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier, which plans to go public this year, has halted all flights to Russia. But the country’s budget airlines are stepping up. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 15, 2022
Kazakhstan restricts export of foreign currency and gold Security is being bolstered at borders to ensure compliance. Almaz Kumenov Mar 15, 2022
Armenia: Russian mining takeover bears hallmarks of old regime The prime minister promised to do business differently. But he owes Moscow. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Mar 14, 2022
Sanctions-hit Russian oligarch quits Uzbek bank, but associates snap up stakes The billionaire had bought his stake only months ago from the president’s son-in-law. Joanna Lillis Mar 14, 2022
Tidal wave of austerity crashing against Tajikistan as Russian economy nears precipice Tajikistan has hitched itself firmly to the Russian economy. Now it’s in deep trouble. Kamila Ibragimova Mar 14, 2022
Central Asia frets as Russia suspends grain, sugar exports Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan both rely heavily on Russia for their grain and sugar needs. Almaz Kumenov Mar 11, 2022
War in Ukraine spills over into rising Karabakh unrest As Russian forces perform more poorly than expected in Ukraine, the Russian peacekeeping mission in Karabakh is coming under increased scrutiny. Joshua Kucera Mar 11, 2022
Central Asia to suffer as remittances from Russia nosedive The migrant-dependent countries face a double whammy. Joanna Lillis Mar 11, 2022
Kyrgyzstanis flee Russia fearing military recruitment and salary collapse Perennially unstable Kyrgyzstan is seeing a surge of unemployed young men return from Russia. Bakyt Ibraimov Mar 11, 2022
Kazakhstan space town dragged into Russia’s invasion propaganda Kazakh authorities are unlikely to risk Moscow’s wrath by complaining. Daniyar Moldabekov Mar 10, 2022
Explainer | The ruble’s rubble: Economic fallout on Central Asia Local currencies rise and fall with the ruble. Maximilian Hess Mar 10, 2022
Armenia anticipates influx of Russian businesses, capital As they struggle to manage the new sanctions regime, many Russian IT firms are looking at Armenia as a potential new home. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Mar 10, 2022
Kazakh spin doctors try to tame anti-Russia mood Many Kazakhs are horrified by Moscow’s war in Ukraine, taking to social media with calls to distance their country from its closest partner. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 9, 2022