Sanctions Hit Russian Investments in Armenia Hard

Russia accounts for 40 per cent of financial outlay, and some companies are already suffering.

Murder in Kherson

Pre-trial investigation into teenager’s death continues after likely stalling during Russian occupation.

Mariupol Holding its Breath

Tensions persist as Russian forces sit out the ceasefire in nearby Novoazovsk.

Ukrainian Leader Says Donetsk Operation Under Way

Ukrainian Serving in Proxy Forces Sentenced for Robbery

Man found to be acting on own initiative while looting civilian house in occupied village.

Russians Seek Armenia Citizenship

The Ukraine conflict has spurred many to acquire alternative passports.   

Over 30 Dead in Odessa Violence

Kyrgyz Election Update

In the first of a series of updates on the campaign for the February 27 parliamentary election in Kyrgyzstan, IWPR looks at key events of the week (RCA No. 340, 14-Jan-05)

Ashgabat, Kiev Talk Non-Russian Gas Routes

Torture in the Chernihiv Region

Case brought over brutal detention and abuse of local man randomly shot at and imprisoned.