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Putin Signs Decree Calling up 150,000 Citizens for Statutory Military Service
All men in Russia are required to do a year-long military service, or equivalent training during higher education,…
German army chief wants more money for equipment.
Berlin (2/3 – 62.50). Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais says the €100 billion committed by the government last year…
Russia’s Says NGOs in Central Asia ‘Have Stepped Up Anti-Russian Activities’
Moscow (28/2). Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that non-governmental organizations in Central Asia have stepped up their…
‘Private’ Meeting With Putin, Public Appearances Stir Talk Of Nazarbaev Comeback
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Friends who are old faces and friends in high places: Kazakhstan’s former leader Nursultan Nazarbaev…
The Price of War?
Brussels (3/12) Governments may be doing great while the people suffer. Bombing of the Nordstream 2 pipeline, carrying…
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…