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Kazakhstan to Transport More Russian Oil and Gas
The country’s president told the Russian newspaper Izvestia on Wednesday. Kazakhstan will transport more Russian oil and gas,…
Russia, West Fight for Kazakhstan as Astana Plays Both Sides
On the surface, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kazakhstan on Nov. 9 exuded an air of business…
EU Will Not ‘push’ Russia Out of Central Asia, Says Russian Foreign Minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the European Union of attempting to drive Russia out of Central Asia,…
Kazakhstan Drafts Media Law to Increase Use of Kazakh Language Over Russian
Legislation under debate stipulates share of state language on television and radio should grow to 70% Kazakhstan has…
Commentary: Xi-putin Belt and Road Meeting Highlights Russia’s Role as China’s Junior Partner
The most instructive aspect of the meeting was Putin’s explicit acknowledgment of the different roles played by Moscow…
Bishkek: a Window to Russian Business
Among Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan is becoming the preferred route for Moscow-based entrepreneurs to circumvent sanctions imposed over…
Russia and Central Asia Roundup: EU Sanction Struggles, Indian Maritime Corridor and C5 Summit
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Russia’s economy is coping better than expected with western sanctions imposed…
Cuba Arrests 17 for Allegedly Helping Recruit Some of Its Citizens to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
Cuban authorities have arrested 17 people in connection with what they described as a network to recruit Cuban…
Turkmenistan Rebukes Russia Over ‘gas Union’ Comments
ASHGABAT, Aug 12 (Reuters) – Turkmenistan warned Russia on Saturday against trying to extend its influence over the…
Russia Appears to Be Using ‘teenagers’ to Build Iranian Drones
According to various news outlets, Russia looks to be recruiting teenagers to help build its fleet of Iranian…