Russia

Georgia-Russia: Hostile Forever?

As new administration seeks thaw with Moscow, president’s people want pro-West, anti-Russia clauses written into constitution.

Moscow to Abandon Azeri Radar Site

Gabala facility was key early warning post, but Moscow isn’t prepared to accept massive rent increase just to keep it.

Georgia's New Leaders Seek Fresh Start With Russia

So far, Moscow has given only a guarded response.

Moscow's Doors Still Open to Uzbekistan

Leading Russian expert says it’s up to Tashkent to decide what kind of relationship it wants with Moscow.

Suspect Arrested for Uzbek Émigré Attack

Baku Street Kids

Azerbaijan's media put the number of homeless children in the country at 80,000 and rising. But human rights activists believe even this is an underestimate.

How Kocharian And Aliev Tried To Bring A War To A Secret End

Back in August Armenian president Robert Kocharian and his Azerbaijani counterpart Heydar Aliev met in Geneva to sort out Karabakh "man to man" behind closed doors.

Georgia At The Crossroads

Politics has, it seems, never been so popular in Georgia. But the voters are being offered two very different views on the country's future by parties contesting the coming parliamentary elections.

In Search Of Another 'Small Victorious War'

The message from the Kremlin PR machine on its latest campaign in the north Caucasus is simple. "We'll win it this time"

Russia's Second Chance In Chechnya

The Chechen authorities have lost the peoples' trust and most just want the anarchy to end - even if that means bringing the old rulers back. That gives Russia a second chance to take and hold Chechnya - but only if it is better behaved this time.