Society

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  Society

  2023-02-27

  Uzbek boxing fans clear on boycott of World Championships: Kremlin to blame

  The Kremlin's policies and Russia's invasion of Ukraine are specifically to blame for the criticism and boycott of the prestigious international tournament, say boxing fans in Uzbekistan.

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  Society

  2023-01-31

  'Yurts of Invincibility': Kazakh entrepreneurs send aid to Ukraine despite Moscow's ire

  Kazakh activists have set up 'Yurts of Invincibility' in Ukraine to support local residents affected by Russia's aggression. There are plans to build six such yurts in various Ukrainian cities.

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  Society

  2023-01-30

  'Call Russia': Can phone calls to Russia stop the war?

  Volunteers from the Call Russia initiative are trying to influence Russians' view of the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine one phone call at a time.

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  Society

  2023-01-24

  Vilnius exhibition sheds light on Russian destruction in Kyiv

  'I was born in a country that is now an aggressor that attacked a neighbouring state. Of course that's painful, and I want the war to end as soon as possible,' said one Russian visitor to the exhibit.

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  Society

  2022-11-28

  Anger over Ukraine invasion prompts Kazakhs to cancel events of Russian 'Z-stars'

  'Putin's supporters ... are unwelcome guests in Kazakhstan,' said one blogger as protests against the bloodshed in Ukraine have intensified as of late.

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  Society

  2022-10-21

  Central Asian residents offer continued aid to beleaguered Ukrainians

  Unified by a common history, Central Asians are doing everything they can to help Ukrainians fight for their freedom and protect their identity and language from Russian control.

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  Society

  2022-10-19

  Russia's war in Ukraine pushes 4 million children in Central Asia, Europe into poverty

  'The steep rise in child poverty will almost certainly result in lost lives, lost learning and lost futures', said UNICEF regional director Afshan Khan.

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  Society

  2022-10-17

  Putin's visit to Astana draws scorn from Kazakhs on social media

  Growing negative sentiment toward Putin is the latest sign of Kazakhstan's cooling ties with Russia, following a diplomatic row between the two countries in early October.

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  Society

  2022-10-06

  Russian draft evaders fleeing to Uzbekistan face mixed reception

  While some Uzbeks have offered assistance to the new arrivals, public opinion remains divided over those fleeing Putin's draft.

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  Society

  2022-09-30

  Russia-led CSTO is facing its end amid various conflicts

  Military conflicts between bloc members and Russia's ongoing failure in Ukraine are highlighting the pointlessness of the bloc, say analysts.