Russia

Kosovars Refute Islamic Terror Claims

Kosovars are fearful that they may be identified with Islamic militants in the wake of the US terror attacks.

11 Nov 01

Opponents of Robert Kocharian are accusing the Armenian president of getting too economically dependent on Russia.

6 Nov 01

South Ossetia is surviving on the proceeds of contraband flowing through a huge smuggler market outside its capital.

5 Nov 01

Armenia's Molokans, who have endured many upheavals in their time, are struggling to cope with the country's post-Soviet transition.

30 Oct 01

Georgians living in the Kodori gorge are not sure what to make of their new Chechen neighbours.

30 Oct 01

Yerevan is attempting to stand up for the rights of its minority in Georgia, but is anxious not to fall out with Tbilisi over the issue.

22 Oct 01

Persecuted by the Soviets, hounded by nationalists, Georgia's Dukhobor community are now falling victim to ethnic Armenian separatists.

20 Oct 01

Moscow is losing patience with Georgia over its reluctance to crackdown on Chechen rebels based in the country.

5 Oct 01

Conflict is brewing in southern Georgia - not that you would know from reading the local press.

25 Sep 01

Following the terrorist outrages in America, Russia looks set to step up its operations against Chechen civilians.

25 Sep 01

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