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  2022-03-01

  Ukraine invasion exposes Kremlin's weakening leverage over Kazakhstan

  Kazakhstan rejected Moscow's request to send troops to fight alongside Russian invaders in Ukraine, and said it had no plans to recognise the independence of separatist-controlled territories.

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  2022-02-28

  As Russian invasion slows, allies pledge massive military support for Ukraine

  Evidence suggests Russia has suffered significant losses during the first few days of its illegal invasion of Ukraine, and more lethal military aid is en route to bolster Ukraine's resistance.

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  2022-02-25

  Kazakhstan girds itself for ramifications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

  'After Russia deals with Ukraine, its appetites will turn toward Kazakhstan,' one analyst warned. Kazakhstan must quickly strengthen its armed forces and relations with other world powers.

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  2022-02-24

  World leaders vow to hold Putin accountable for 'premeditated war' on Ukraine

  Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'reckless and dangerous acts' will not go unpunished, Kyiv's allies around the world pledged, as the Kremlin kicked off the biggest war in Europe since 1945.

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  2022-02-24

  Ukrainian citizens ready to take up arms as Russia launches invasion

  Ukrainian President Zelenskyy 'gave orders to inflict maximum losses against the aggressor', said the Ukrainian military commander-in-chief, while citizens prepare to battle Russians in the streets.

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  2022-02-23

  With eyes on Russia's Ukraine invasion, Uzbeks warn Central Asia could be next

  Central Asian countries face an unfortunate reality: 'either continue not to interfere and become silent allies of the aggressors or condemn Russia's actions and then become its next target.'

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  2022-02-23

  Beijing deems Taiwan 'inalienable part' of China following Russian invasion of Ukraine

  China appears to be using the example of Ukraine to bolster its plans to invade and occupy Taiwan, the independent island country that Beijing has vowed to seize by force one day.

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  2022-02-22

  World denounces Putin's illegal war of aggression on Ukraine

  Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two separatist regions, ordered Russian troops to invade and called the state of Ukraine a myth. The world community is set to punish Russia.

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  2022-02-17

  'Unprecedented' cyberattack blamed on Russia was meant to sow chaos in Ukraine

  Russia has stepped up cyberattacks on Ukraine to crush the country psychologically, officials and analysts say.

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  2022-02-16

  Russia's military escalation alarms residents of CSTO member states

  'Russia's problems with NATO are Russia's problems with NATO -- they are not our concern,' said one Bishkek activist.