Analysis 2022-05-20 Victory Day reveals grip of Kremlin propaganda on Russians in Europe Ethnic Russians in Berlin marking the event aggressively parroted the narratives that the Kremlin spreads over all ex-Soviet states, but the mood was noticeably different in Central Asia.
Analysis 2022-05-19 Russia steps up online propaganda campaign targeting Central Asia Moscow is using trolls and bots to wage an information war to brainwash audiences in Central Asia, and attack those who don't tow Kremlin narratives.
Security 2022-05-18 Ukraine debacle debunks myth of 'invincible' Russian weaponry Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly boasted about his country's new generation of 'invincible' weapons. The reality in Ukraine shows a very different story.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
