Russia

Sweet Alternative to Opium

Farmers in Baghlan province see the revival of an old sugar factory as a way to produce an alternative to lucrative opium production.

18 Nov 05

Moscow wants repayment of loans from war era, but Afghans say they’re the ones who should be paid for losses the Soviets inflicted on their country.

18 Nov 05

Dozens of mountain settlements are being steadily depopulated by the ongoing conflict.

18 Nov 05

Yerevan defies Washington by strengthening strategic relationship with Tehran.

18 Nov 05

A ruling in favour of Chechen civilians who say the Russian government infringed their human rights sets a strong legal precedent.

18 Nov 05

Following South Ossetia’s rejection of a Georgian peace plan, is Tiblisi preparing for war?

18 Nov 05

Chechens unite in calling for the body of the rebel president to be given to his family.

18 Nov 05

European parliament holds meeting on the Chechen conflict, but only the Russians and their local allies attend.

18 Nov 05

Ground-breaking prosecution of Russian soldier may herald further similar trials.

18 Nov 05

Authorities insist territorial dispute will only be resolved by negotiations.

18 Nov 05

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