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Articles with tag "Central Asia"

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Speaks Out Against Russia’s ‘Medieval’ Migration Laws

Kadyrov said the new laws would “incite hatred” and “make the situation worse.”

Should the West Sanction Russia’s Neighbors in Central Asia?

Western governments face the dilemma of cracking down on sanctions evasion without severing ties with the economies of Central Asia.
6 Min read
opinion Vladislav Inozemtsev

Russia's Eurasian Alliances Are Unraveling. We Must Use That To Our Advantage

Undermining the Eurasian project is a task that can bring maximum benefits to the free world at a minimal cost.
4 Min read

Aral Sea Disaster Stunts Youth Development – Study

Scientists found that the polluted environment where the Aral Sea once stood has disrupted the endocrine status of young people living nearby.
1 Min read

Kyrgyzstan Repeats Russia Travel Warning Over Reported Border Checks

Bishkek previously urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Russia to avoid heightened entry and exit checks in the wake of the Crocus attack.
1 Min read

Tajikistan Summons Russian Ambassador Over Alleged Rights Violations Against Citizens

The Central Asian republic’s foreign ministry reportedly expressed “serious concern” about the treatment of Tajiks living in Russia.
2 Min read

Kyrgyzstan To Stop Accepting Russian Payment Cards

Kyrgyzstan's Interbank Processing Center said it would stop servicing Mir bank cards in order to "minimize the risk of secondary sanctions."
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‘We All Have the Same Face to Them’: Deadly Moscow Attack Magnifies Discrimination Against Central Asian Migrants

In the wake of last week’s deadly shooting at Crocus City Hall, life for many migrants in Russia could take a turn for the worse.
6 Min read
opinion Bektour Iskender

Russia Depends on Migrants. Moscow Terror Attack Could Inspire New Wave of Hate

Poverty leaves Central Asian migrants no choice but to look for work in Russia, despite the threats to their safety they face from the state and society...
6 Min read

Inaugural ‘Games of the Future’ Fail to Undo Moscow’s International Isolation

Experts called the games “an attempt by Putin’s inner circle to show him…that everything in Russia is like before and even better.” 
4 Min read

How Stable Are Russia's Ties With Central Asia?

Central Asian countries have long been some of Russia’s most loyal allies — but ties appear increasingly complicated.
1 Min read
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Falling Ruble Dents Russia’s Image Among Central Asian Migrant Workers

The Russian economy relies on millions of migrant workers. A weak currency has many looking elsewhere for opportunities.
5 Min read
Feature

Displaced: Climate Migration in Central Asia and Beyond

One underrated and underreported consequence of the climate crisis is taking so-called climate migration. Central Asia stands to be one of the most affected...
1 Min read

U.S. Preparing 'Economic Measures' Over Russia’s Sanctions Busting in Central Asia – WP

The decision was reportedly reached after “months of fruitless visits” by U.S. and European diplomats to the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.
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Kyrgyz Mercenary Who Fought With Russia in Ukraine Jailed

The court said the man had been paid 180,000 rubles ($2,250) per month plus an assurance of a Russian passport in exchange for fighting.
2 Min read

Leaders of Six Former Soviet Republics to Join Putin on Victory Day 

The leaders of six former Soviet republics are expected to attend Russia’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Tuesday. 
1 Min read
opinion Luca Anceschi

How Russia Might Benefit From Central Asia's Authoritarian Regeneration

Russia’s support may prove decisive for Central Asia's regimes as they further strengthen their hold on power.
3 Min read

Russia Opts Out of Central Asian Football Championship

The Russian football team has been shorn of international competition due to the invasion of Ukraine.
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Dinner is Served Under the Spreading Cranberry Tree

On April Fool's Day we celebrate the jokes and hoaxes of Russian cuisine.
7 Min read

Blinken Eyes U.S. Inroads in Central Asia as Ukraine Rattles Nerves

Unlike fellow former Soviet republic Belarus, Central Asian nations have not rallied behind Moscow over the war.
3 Min read
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