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Russian-led security bloc fraying along multiple lines
At a regional security summit, the Kazakh president called for peace in Ukraine and Armenia's leader criticised allies
RussiaPutin hovers between Russian and 'Eurasian' aims
Kremlin planning has been shaped by contrasting visions of imperial restoration and Russian unity
RussiaEurasian 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
CISFormer Soviet states talk up 'Middle Corridor' route
A freight route via the Caucasus and Central Asia offers an alternative route from China to Europe
Central AsiaRussia curbs grain sales and considers ban
The government has a near-complete ban on grain sales ready but has not yet enacted it
RussiaRussia turns security bloc into agile policy tool
Moscow has exploited a crisis in Kazakhstan by acting resolutely but with restraint, creating a new foreign policy tool
RussiaKazakh leader firms up 'foreign terrorist' line
President Tokayev has told fellow post-Soviet leaders that Kazakhstan was targeted by an orchestrated coup plot
KazakhstanRisks and opportunities 2021: Former Soviet states
As the former Soviet space reels under COVID’s economic impact, more states are in conflict or political turmoil
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