Crimean Tatar TV Silenced
Russian authorities close ATR television station as arrests and searches continue.
1 Apr 15
Russia
Kazak Magazine Closed Because of Ukraine Article
Weekly consistently criticised government’s closeness to Moscow.
11 Mar 15
Kyrgyz Migrants Wait Days at Russian Immigration Office
Applications dealt with at new centre outside Moscow.
4 Mar 15
First Prosecution for Internet Hate Speech in Kazakstan
“Ethnic insult” charge comes at a time when the Russian minority question has come to the fore.
4 Feb 15
Armenia: Murder Case Strains Relations with Moscow
Mass protests held over Yerevan’s failure to try Russian suspect in an Armenian court.
26 Jan 15
Tajiks Face New Obstacles to Work in Russia
New work-permit and passport rules could encourage illegal immigration, but there are higher penalties for those who are caught.
23 Jan 15
Abkhazia Hit by Russian Crisis
Some economists say that being so tightly tied into the Russian economy could actually mitigate some of the worst effects.
20 Jan 15
How Russia Fights its Information War
The Kremlin is committing huge resources to extending its influence through spin rather than soldiers.
14 Jan 15
Armenia Grapples With Economics of Union
As President Sargsyan stresses economic benefits of joining Russian-led bloc, others fear they are signing up to political union as well.
18 Dec 14
Kazak-Russian Treaty: Cave-in or Pragmatism?
Kazakstan agrees to “coordinate” foreign policy with Moscow. Some read that as “seeking approval”.
13 Nov 14
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