Russia

Trouble in Tajik Mountain Province

Badakhshan region seething with discontent, which some fear could translate into political instability if the underlying causes are left unaddressed.

16 Jul 08

Abkhaz authorities say serial bombings are part of a Georgian plan to wreck their economy.

7 Jul 08

Tbilisi ups the ante on Russian peacekeeping presence.

2 Jul 08

Tbilisi ups the ante on Russian peacekeeping presence.

20 Jun 08

Following seizure of ex-Bosnian Serb security chief, police sources suggest they were also on the trail of another war crimes indictee.

14 Jun 08

Government’s attempt to hold fuel prices down may be too little, too late.

6 Jun 08

Opposition considers future strategy as governing party claims election triumph.

22 May 08

Recriminations traded between Tbilisi and Moscow sound increasingly warlike.

16 May 08

New president and government damaged by steep price hikes.

15 May 08

Abkhaz leadership mulls closer military ties with Moscow, as tensions with Tbilisi mount.

8 May 08

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