Uzbekistan blocks cryptocurrency exchanges The government says the sites need to store Uzbek user data within reach. Joanna Lillis Aug 12, 2022
Uzbekistan’s chess triumph sparks frenzy The president said the World Chess Olympiad winners in Chennai had left “a huge mark on history.” Aug 12, 2022
Sugar becomes currency for bribery as shortages plague Kazakhstan The shortages have been fueled by a Russian export ban. Joanna Lillis Aug 11, 2022
Uzbekistan has another go at creating its own social media platform Authorities insist the initiative is intended to protect personal data. Aug 11, 2022
Karabakh residents increasingly questioning Russian peacekeepers’ effectiveness 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. Lilit Shahverdyan Aug 11, 2022
Perspectives | Beijing and Moscow clash over Kazakhstan’s oil China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports. Joe Webster, Paddy Ryan Aug 11, 2022
Uzbekistan: Police return to subway stomping grounds Cops had become fewer at Tashkent’s metro stations. Could their return be related to unrest last month? Aug 10, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s elusive smuggler tunnels to Uzbekistan Several of the tunnels start near a vast bazaar in southern Kyrgyzstan. Bakyt Ibraimov Aug 10, 2022
As tourists flow in, anti-Russian sentiment again spikes in Georgia Online battles between patriotic Russians and Georgians have raged, while some opposition figures are calling for a visa regime for Russians. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 9, 2022
Spy’s confession sheds light on Russian espionage in Georgia 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. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2022
Kazakhstan “separatists” sentenced amid poisonous Kremlin rhetoric The announcement seems to be tied to a deranged post on the former Russian president’s social media. Aug 4, 2022
Uzbekistan confirms plan to sign deal on new railroad from China Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia. Joanna Lillis Aug 3, 2022
Afghanistan pays electricity debts to Uzbekistan but still owes Tajikistan Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 2, 2022
Turkmenistan: It’s good to talk Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 2, 2022
Twitter unblocked in Uzbekistan Officials say they are in talks with TikTok to see if they can reach an agreement to lift the ban on that resource too. Aug 2, 2022