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  2. Human Rights

    2022-05-17

    Elderly couple near Kyiv hid from Russians for weeks inside tiny cellar

    Stepan Borodenko, 82, once believed that his most traumatic memories would be those of World War II. That was until Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

  3. Security

    2022-05-16

    Doubts grow over CSTO membership in wake of Russia's war in Ukraine

    The Russian-led CSTO is mainly a vehicle for Russian influence rather than for ensuring security, analysts say. Central Asian states are wondering: is membership worth it?

  4. Security

    2022-05-13

    Could Russia drag Moldova into its war on Ukraine?

    Transnistria, the separatist region of Moldova along Ukraine's border, hosts 1,500 Russian soldiers. Russia aims to create a land bridge through southern Ukraine to Transnistria, say officials.

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Could Russia drag Moldova into its war on Ukraine?

Transnistria, the separatist region of Moldova along Ukraine's border, hosts 1,500 Russian soldiers. Russia aims to create a land bridge through southern Ukraine to Transnistria, say officials.

Could Russia drag Moldova into its war on Ukraine?
  1. Security

    2022-05-12

    Russian land mines, unexploded ordnance endanger Ukrainian civilians

    Hardly a day passes in Ukraine without news of mine-related casualties. Retreating Russian troops are leaving behind countless unexploded munitions, mines and booby traps.

  2. Security

    2022-05-11

    Are Chinese troops in Afghanistan?

    Recent visits to Afghanistan by Chinese officials and reports that Chinese military trainers are working with the Haqqani Network have sparked major concerns.

  3. Economy

    2022-05-10

    Russia, Iran face another consequence of pariah status: no spare parts

    The consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and of Iran's missile programme and funding of regional proxies have forced both regimes to scramble for basic car and airplane parts.

  1. Politics

    2022-05-09

    Eschewing Victory Day celebrations, Uzbekistan observes 'Day of Remembrance'

    Several Central Asian countries this year avoided major celebrations for May 9 following Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and war crimes committed by Russian troops.

  2. Security

    2022-05-09

    'Islamic State' expands attacks on Central Asian states, targets Tajikistan with rockets

    IS said it fired 7 missiles at a Tajik military base. Last month, the group fired a volley of projectiles at Uzbek border guards.

  3. Protests

    2022-05-06

    Moscow's Victory Day commemoration tarred by losses, atrocities in Ukraine

    The conduct of the Russian army in Ukraine has completely tarnished the image of the institution that once stood against Nazi power. Many say holding the May 9 festival is a 'disgraceful' act.

  4. Security

    2022-05-06

    Uzbek observers urge closer military co-operation with US, West

    'The current situation in Ukraine shows that Uzbekistan should not rely on Russia, in view of its unjust, imperial and aggressive policy, which it cannot abandon,' said one observer.

  5. Security

    2022-05-05

    Relatives of Moskva crew remain in dark over their whereabouts

    Relatives of sailors who are believed to have been on the Moskva cruiser when it sank last month are accusing the Russian Defence Ministry of lying.

  6. Terrorism

    2022-05-04

    Russian troops steal, destroy Ukraine's cultural and historical heritage

    In addition to Russian shelling destroying historical buildings in Ukraine, invading troops have begun to carry away objects of local and national importance from occupied territories.

  7. Security

    2022-05-04

    Torture, rape and executions: Russian mercenary tactics around the world

    The evidence is undeniable -- wherever Russian mercenaries are deployed around the world, atrocities and horror follow.

  8. Media

    2022-05-03

    Kyrgyzstan bans 'Z' symbol, Russian propaganda films on Ukraine war

    Kyrgyz authorities rescinded screening authorisations for three pro-Russian movies about the war in Ukraine, and warned against displaying the letter 'Z' during the May 9 holiday.

  9. Religion

    2022-05-02

    Russian Orthodox Church faces schism following patriarch's support for Ukraine invasion

    Almost 400 Ukrainian priests are demanding that their own church's leader, Patriarch Kirill, be deposed by a church tribunal over his support of the war.

  10. Media

    2022-04-29

    In Uzbekistan, calls grow to ban Kremlin-controlled TV channels

    'For several decades, the most powerful propaganda machine in the history of humanity has been brainwashing our citizens, making them zombies of the Kremlin,' one Uzbek said.

  11. Security

    2022-04-28

    Kazakhstan's scrapping of Victory Day parade highlights strained Russian ties

    Russian politicians have expressed displeasure at the cancellation of the events with some calling for diplomatic pressure on Nur-Sultan so all questions could be 'examined and settled'.

  12. Science & Technology

    2022-04-28

    Kyrgyzstan refuses to host Russian-built 'biosafety' lab as Ukraine tensions soar

    Kyrgyz citizens were shocked to hear of the recent proposal to host a Russian lab for vaguely stated purposes, especially in light of recent Kremlin statements about the use of WMDs in Ukraine.

  13. Security

    2022-04-27

    How will Russia support mercenaries if it cannot even supply its own troops?

    Evidence is clear that Russian troops are not being properly supplied, fed or led. What does that mean for the Kremlin's guns for hire?

  14. Refugees

    2022-04-27

    Humanitarian aid from Uzbekistan says: 'Ukraine, we are with you!'

    Tashkent has so far sent two shipments of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including medicines, individual first aid kits and food.

  15. Security

    2022-04-26

    'Army of looters': Russia's pillaging of Ukraine is the latest in history of criminality

    Looting is commonplace in conflict zones where the Russian military and Kremlin-backed mercenaries are deployed; just ask Georgia, Syria, Libya and Mali.

  16. Technology

    2022-04-26

    Kazakhstan drops deal with Kremlin-linked bank for e-government platform

    Russia's state-owned Sber group was supposed to build a digital platform for Kazakh e-government -- but not anymore.

  17. Human Rights

    2022-04-25

    Russian propaganda, society seen to explain shocking brutality in Ukraine

    Seeing Ukrainians and other nationalities as subhuman points to what is occurring in Russian society, which is crumbling and regressing into animal aggression, say observers.

  18. Human Rights

    2022-04-22

    Horror stories from Ukraine underscore reality of Putin's 'Russian world'

    Rape, torture, and execution: survivors of Russia's barbaric invasion detail the 'benefits' of being under Moscow's 'protection'.

  19. Security

    2022-04-21

    Russia's military failures bring into question security guarantor role in Central Asia

    Strategic mistakes, massive casualties, food and fuel shortages, and barbaric violence in Ukraine are causing Central Asian nations to reexamine Moscow's 'protector' status in the region.

  20. Human Rights

    2022-04-20

    Sowing fear and panic: how Russians strike terror in besieged Ukrainian cities

    Russian soldiers are preventing evacuations, holding thousands hostage and executing civilians in towns under siege as part of their campaign to beat Ukrainians into submission.

  21. Religion

    2022-04-20

    Religious leaders in Central Asia condemn Russia's 'sinful' war against Ukrainian people

    No matter how much Kremlin propagandists try to justify the atrocities of the Russian army in Ukraine, Orthodox Christian and Islamic clergy condemn Russia's war of aggression.