Politics

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  Politics

  2022-06-24

  Russian lawmaker floats idea of Ukraine-style invasion of Kazakhstan

  Duma member Konstantin Zatulin warned of potential 'territorial issues' in Kazakhstan's northern provinces after President Tokayev refused to recognise Russia-occupied areas in Ukraine.

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  2022-06-22

  Assad regime helps Russia, Iran corral vulnerable Syrian mercenaries

  Aided by the regime of Bashar al-Assad, Russian and Iranian recruiters are lining up mercenaries to fight in their wars in Ukraine and Yemen, preying on desperate Syrian youth.

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  Politics

  2022-06-17

  Imperial ambitions: Putin twists Peter the Great's vision for Russia

  Despite increasing global isolation over the war in Ukraine, Kremlin officials insist Peter the Great's vision for Russia as a 'window to Europe' remains open.

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  2022-06-10

  Uzbek cartoonist protests Russian aggression against Ukraine with satire

  'Civilians and children are dying in Ukraine now. Cities have been destroyed. The entire world condemns this aggression, and so do I,' Makhmud Eshonkulov said.

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  2022-06-06

  US delegation visit to Central Asia draws ire of Kremlin amid Ukraine fallout

  Moscow views such delegations with alarm, especially as Central Asian countries continue to refuse to side with Russia in regard to its invasion of Ukraine.

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  2022-06-02

  Russia reasserts presence in southern Syria as Iran makes inroads

  Russia has stepped up its patrols in Daraa as Iran-backed militias attempt to expand their footprint, taking advantage of Moscow's preoccupation with the Ukraine war.

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  Politics

  2022-05-27

  CSTO summit shines light on division, discord among members

  Russia's unprovoked and undeclared war in Ukraine has made CSTO membership 'toxic' for other member states, analysts say.

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  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.

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  2022-04-12

  Russia is using Syria 'friendship' to serve and save itself

  Faced with international sanctions as a result of its assault on Ukraine, Russia has turned to Syria for help, continuing a pattern of exploitation and manipulation.

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  Politics

  2022-04-11

  Splits widen among Russia's allies over war in Ukraine

  Belarus and Kazakhstan are both showing signs of major resistance to the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, despite years of close ties with Moscow.