Russia

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Annexing Crimea

Statement by parliamentary speaker seems aimed at muddying waters over toxic "annexation" word.

Armenia Faces Delay to Joining Moscow-Led Union

Experts say that concerns about Nagorny Karabakh are hampering progress towards accession.

Russia-Ukraine: That Flickering Red Line

G7 call for Moscow to "de-escalate" east Ukraine situation will have little effect.

Unravelling Abkhazia's Protests

Demonstrators are driven by complex motives and differing agendas, but this is not a repeat of the Kiev revolution.

Kyrgyzstan Gets Soft Terms for Customs Union Entry

Russian support for an assistance package clinches a deal that both governments see as benefiting them.

Economic Union Challenges Kazak Foreign Policy

Now it's committed to Moscow's regional project, Kazakstan may find it hard to maintain other relationships.

Armenians Enticed by Russian Passport Offer

Continuing exodus prompted by poor prospects at home could now accelerate.

Russian Fake Shows Ukraine Election Body Claiming Far-Right Win

First Channel TV reports resounding win for Right Sector leader Dmytro Yarosh when he scored less than one per cent.

Tajiks Worry as Ukraine Burns

Crimean Tatar Leader's Home Searched

Mustafa Jemilev unbowed by decades of Soviet, now Russian, repression.