Russia

Karabakh Ceasefire Under Strain

An upsurge in shooting incidents across the Armenian-Azerbaijani armistice line is worrying international negotiators.

7 Aug 03

Tension is growing again amongst displaced Chechens in Ingushetia.

31 Jul 03

Counterfeit suits, car parts and vodka mix with the real thing in Armenian shops and stalls.

31 Jul 03

Authorities turn deaf ear to calls from Ossetians stranded in disaster zone to be resettled.

31 Jul 03

Their village is remote, poor and no one knows what country it belongs to – but residents are still hoping things will get better.

25 Jul 03

Rampant corruption could cost the republic its autonomy if Russia chooses to call in its debts.

25 Jul 03

As Heidar Aliev flies to Turkey for further medical treatment, there is growing uncertainty about who the next president will be.

10 Jul 03

A purge in South Ossetia redraws the political landscape

4 Jul 03

Three Karachai candidates dominate the forthcoming presidential election.

19 Jun 03

The killing of 20 bus passengers by a suicide bomber increases tensions in the North Ossetian town

13 Jun 03

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