Kyrgyzstan

  • Sep 1, 2011
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CSTO struggles to remain relevant in Central Asia

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev yesterday submitted to parliament 'crisis amendments' detailing...

Central Asia
  • Aug 18, 2011
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Election set to worsen Kyrgyzstan's north-south split

Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev formally announced his candidacy for the October presidential...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Aug 16, 2011
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Atambayev on track to become president of Kyrgyzstan

Today marked the deadline for nominees to submit their applications to the Central Election...

Kyrgyzstan
  • Aug 9, 2011
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Moscow's global 'soft power' remains limited

People in the CIS mostly approve of the Russian leadership's performance, according to a Gallup...

Russia
  • Aug 1, 2011
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Former Central Asian partners reject Russian dominance

Moscow's presence in Central Asia is being challenged by previously compliant partners. This has...

Central Asia
  • Jul 28, 2011
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Customs Union offers marginal benefits to Central Asia

Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev said Tuesday that his country is willing to join a...

Central Asia
  • Jun 23, 2011
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Kyrgyz and Tajik shadow economies impede development

Informal economies have emerged as the main source of employment and income in Kyrgyzstan and...

Central Asia
  • May 12, 2011
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Russia's petrol crisis response distorts markets

Petrol export duties could be extended through June, according to comments today from Economy...

Russia