"Russian Lesson" Provokes Fury in Armenia
Outspoken Moscow media official suggests Armenia should adopt Russian as an official language.
30 Jun 14
Russia
Kazakstan's Balancing Act Over Ukraine Ties
Government aims to strengthen links with Kiev while avoiding alienating strategic partner Moscow.
26 Jun 14
Emigration Empties Armenian Towns
Labour force continues to flow to Russia, and new rules will make it easier for them to put down roots there.
24 Jun 14
Central Asian Migrants in Russia Find Religion
For most, Islam is a uniting force in an alien society, though some experts warn of Islamic radicalisation risk.
13 Jun 14
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Annexing Crimea
Statement by parliamentary speaker seems aimed at muddying waters over toxic "annexation" word.
11 Jun 14
Armenia Faces Delay to Joining Moscow-Led Union
Experts say that concerns about Nagorny Karabakh are hampering progress towards accession.
6 Jun 14
Russia-Ukraine: That Flickering Red Line
G7 call for Moscow to "de-escalate" east Ukraine situation will have little effect.
6 Jun 14
Unravelling Abkhazia's Protests
Demonstrators are driven by complex motives and differing agendas, but this is not a repeat of the Kiev revolution.
6 Jun 14
Kyrgyzstan Gets Soft Terms for Customs Union Entry
Russian support for an assistance package clinches a deal that both governments see as benefiting them.
6 Jun 14
Economic Union Challenges Kazak Foreign Policy
Now it's committed to Moscow's regional project, Kazakstan may find it hard to maintain other relationships.
5 Jun 14
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