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
Russian journalists flee to Georgia Journalists from the final remnants of Russia’s independent media are trying to find refuge in their southern neighbor. But there are doubts about how safe it really is. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 9, 2022
Tajikistan: Ruble collapse taking tolls on living standards Sanctions on Russia are hurting savers in Tajikistan. Kamila Ibragimova Mar 9, 2022
Turkmenistan: Vote early, vote often International sanctions against Russia will provide some unanticipated upside developments for Turkmenistan. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 8, 2022
Ukraine war threatens Kazakh oil exports Kazakhstan relies on Russia to export most of its crude oil. Buyers are wary. David O'Byrne Mar 7, 2022