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  Security

  2022-02-14

  Lukashenka's suggestion of 'union' with Uzbekistan draws widespread derision

  The Belarusian president's recent statement indicates that the Kremlin has a clear desire to recreate the Soviet Union in a new format, Uzbek analysts warn.

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  Security

  2022-02-11

  Russian-backed mercenaries withdrawing from Africa, ready for Ukraine

  Hundreds of Wagner Group mercenaries have withdrawn from Libya and the Central African Republic in recent weeks, with new orders to head to Ukraine, witnesses say.

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  Security

  2022-02-04

  Chinese military-linked security scanners at airports raise worldwide alarm

  Nuctech's X-ray scanners, which are present across the world including in Europe and Kazakhstan, are raising concerns Beijing is accessing governmental, industrial or personal data.

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  Security

  2022-02-03

  'We will find you': US warns terrorists after top IS leader dies in raid

  IS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi blew himself up during a US Special Forces raid on his hideout near Atme in northwest Syria, killing members of his family with him.

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  Security

  2022-02-03

  Unable to tame domestic problems, Russia turns to fomenting Ukraine crisis

  Vladimir Putin is trying to boost his poll ratings by exploiting a conflict with an outside foe, say observers, as Russians sink further into poverty and disillusionment.

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  Security

  2022-02-02

  Kremlin-linked Wagner mercenaries leave Central African Republic for Ukraine

  While over 100,000 Russian troops surround Ukraine, dozens of battle-hardened Kremlin mercenaries reportedly are inside the country waiting for the moment to strike.

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  Security

  2022-02-01

  Uzbekistan receives more than $1 million in US counter-nuclear-smuggling equipment

  The equipment will boost Uzbek customs officers' ability to thwart nuclear smuggling and train personnel.

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  Security

  2022-02-01

  Ukrainians hone survival, self-defence skills as tensions with Russia mount

  An increasing number of Ukrainians have begun preparing for the worst as the West sounds the alarm over a possible full-scale invasion by Russian forces.

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  Security

  2022-01-26

  US warns Russia not to 'weaponise' energy, threatens Putin sanctions

  The Russian regime has a long history of denying or threatening to deny natural gas in winter to countries as leverage to advance the Kremlin's geopolitical goals.

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  Security

  2022-01-25

  Kazakh-Russian bilateral relations likely to become 'much worse'

  Following the 'successful' mission of the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) in Kazakhstan, the Kremlin will toughen its position toward the Central Asian state, say observers.