Armenian PM insists country has irrevocably broken with the Russia-led CSTO Russia leaders will believe it when they see it. Ani Avetisyan Dec 6, 2024
Protests widen in Georgia Tug-of-war for the nation’s future grows in the wake of called-off EU integration bid. Giorgi Lomsadze Dec 2, 2024
Abkhazia: Lots of drama unlikely to produce change Bet on the Kremlin to get what it wants in the end. Irakli Machaidze Nov 22, 2024
Stances of both sides hardening as confrontation plays out in Abkhazia Dissatisfaction with Russian investment deal underpins standoff. Giorgi Lomsadze Nov 18, 2024
War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia The Uzbek government actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries. Dmitri Belyayev Nov 14, 2024
Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia. Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024
Russia perceived to have world’s “strongest military” – US News rankings Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan both in the Top 25. Oct 30, 2024
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024
Georgia: Can parliamentary vote alter relations with separatist territories? Russia says it is ready to play facilitating role. Brawley Benson Oct 10, 2024
The Aliyev paradox: clamping down to promote a sophisticated image Azerbaijan enlists Russia’s help in muzzling dissenting views. Oct 9, 2024
Viral video of teacher assault sparks Uzbek-Russian row Tashkent shrugs off Russian criticism, tells Moscow to mind its own business. Oct 4, 2024
Who’s faking who? Armenia asserts Russia was behind coup attempt; Moscow cries “fake” news Armenian officials aren’t releasing details, citing continuing investigation. Ani Avetisyan Oct 1, 2024
Turkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat. David O'Byrne Sep 23, 2024
Perspectives: ISKP intensifying online propaganda targeting Russia and Central Asia Terrorist group widening inroads among Caucasus extremists. Lucas Webber, Louise Meloy Sep 20, 2024
Order restored to Iranian-Russian relations after geopolitical row The Kremlin bows to Tehran’s wishes. Eldar Mamedov Sep 19, 2024
