Russia

Azerbaijan Boosts Military

Baku increases defence spending, though some question how effectively the money will be spent.

7 Jul 05

The one-time mayor of Grozny wants a seat in the future Chechen parliament.

23 Jun 05

Is Chechen rebel pledge to widen their fight an escalation of the conflict or a sign of desperation?

2 Jun 05

Unclear legal ownership of a Russian military sanatorium provokes anger on the Black Sea.

19 May 05

Women in traditionally Muslim republic are being labelled Islamic radicals for merely wearing a head covering.

19 May 05

While the Yugoslav President has undoubtedly stashed away a tidy sum for a rainy day, it's probably not as much money as the speculators believe.

17 May 05

A euphoric reception for the US president in Tbilisi masks different interpretations of what his visit means.

12 May 05

Nazran’s first rally against the president is broken up by police amid claims of brutality.

12 May 05

Chechens finding out that property they once considered their own actually belongs to the state or someone else.

5 May 05

A new shelter may help stop the criminalisation of children whom society has forgotten.

5 May 05

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