Kyrgyzstan
Eurasian re-exports offer Russia only mild relief
Russia is obtaining grey and sanctioned goods via three Eurasian Economic Union members not subject to sanctions
RussiaTajik and Kyrgyz economies show unexpected strength
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are in relatively good shape, in large part because Russia continues to import their labour
KyrgyzstanEurasian union not in a strong position to help Russia
Although Moscow wants to energise the Eurasian Economic Union, the bloc is disjointed and trades more with other states
CISKyrgyzstan looks to Russia and gold for salvation
Spiralling prices and falling remittances are a high-risk, possibly explosive mix for impoverished Kyrgyzstan
KyrgyzstanRussia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war
Despite close ties with Moscow, Central Asian states, especially the two largest, have not fallen in line on the war
Central AsiaKyrgyz mine deal may limit expropriation worries
The government has succeeded in taking over a prized gold mine but is selling a negotiated deal as an amicable outcome
KyrgyzstanIndia and Central Asian states will boost cooperation
The Indian prime minister and the leaders of all five Central Asian republics have held a summit
IndiaWeaker parliament will emerge from Kyrgyz election
This election has been shaped by the wishes of a president who more or less installed himself in power
Kyrgyzstan
