Russia

Crimean Tatar Leader's Home Searched

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

Georgians See Parallels With Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Domestic Frictions as Georgians Await EU Deal

As interior minister claims opposition wants to copy Ukraine unrest, a pro-Moscow movement grows.

Putin "Admires 19th Century Russian Monarchists"

Russian dissident Alexander Skobov on the Russian president's world view, the new clash of ideologies and his shock at the demise of a "kindred" leader in Ukraine.

Azerbaijan: Broad Consensus on Crimea Worries

With Karabakh in mind, government votes against Moscow's annexation move.

Europe: "No More Illusions About Russia"

Analysis of evolving US and European foreign policy responses to the Ukraine crisis.

Life in Crimea Takes Surreal Turn

“I don’t think a person can change homeland from one day to the next.”

Reclaiming Ukraine's Stolen Billions

Arrival of new administration offers rare opportunity to tackle endemic corruption.

Ukraine's Social Media Revolution

Twitter and Facebook helped Maidan protesters organise, but it was President Viktor Yanukovich's administration that laid the ground for revolution.

Appeal of Russian Embrace Fades in Kazakstan

Even pro-government politicians are beginning to speak out against regional integration project.