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Russia and Central Asian states will cooperate on gas

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RUSSIA/CENTRAL ASIA

The same month, Kazakh Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev said Russia was willing to accept reduced rates for its gas. The two announcements follow an intense diplomatic game…

Uzbek position on war will remain quietly critical

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UZBEKISTAN

UZBEKISTAN: Stance on war will remain quietly critical

China-Central Asia relations will deepen

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CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA

Beijing values Central Asia as an important partner as its global rivalry with the United States escalates on the one hand and Russia’s regional role weakens on the other. Central…

Kazakh leader manages domestic and external pressures

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KAZAKHSTAN

As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev tries to manage the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine, he is promising political and economic reforms to consolidate his position following…

Russian recession will blunt Central Asian growth

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CIS

Russia's economic problems caused by the low price of oil and to a lesser extent Western sanctions are a challenge for Kazakhstan and the four other Central Asian states. In its…

CIS forces will not enter Afghanistan after ISAF

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CIS

With the ending of ISAF's mission, a new mission named 'Resolute Support' comes into force, with about 13,000 troops providing support and training to Afghanistan's 350,000…

CIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions

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CIS

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the opening ceremony by video link, hailing the “irresistible” trend towards multipolarity and economic globalisation. The forum discussed…

Prospects for Russia/CIS in the second quarter

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PROSPECTS Q2 2015

Prospects for Russia/CIS in the second quarter.

Russia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants

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RUSSIA

Fear of being called up has driven men to leave Russia by multiple routes. Kazakhstan and Georgia are popular destinations, reached overland. States that traditionally provided…

Risks and opportunities 2020: Russia and Eurasia

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CIS

Russia’s principal risks are domestic; its neighbours’ prospects will depend in part on their ties with Moscow