Turkmenistan has long been invisible for the majority of people in Russia, who are preoccupied with petrol prices and utilities reforms. But recently it transpired that the Russian-speaking population in Turkmenistan would be left in an especially difficu
Analysts say President Bakiev’s ultimatum to the Americans is designed for consumption in Moscow.
Tbilisi accuses Moscow of deliberate campaign to undermine Georgian economy.
A community of Russians defies threats and resettles in the North Caucasus.
Aidar Akaev’s constituents want to sack him as their member of parliament since he has not been in the country for the last year.
Milosevic death prompted Moscow to postpone Zelenovic transfer to The Hague.
The Georgians have a plan for refugees on both sides of the South Ossetian conflict to receive compensation at last, but simmering political mistrust will make it hard to deliver.
Police and other officials at the heart of the system get hefty pay rises, which critics say are a ploy to keep them on board for a crucial election later this year.
Tajiks ignore concerns expressed by government and Islamic figures and spend every penny they earn or borrow on lavish weddings and funerals.
Moscow-backed prime minister says women should wear headscarves, in a move that human rights activists fear brings the country one step closer to Sharia law.
