Politics

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  Politics

  2023-03-24

  Moldova bucks Russian influence, destabilisation attempts

  Following evidence the Kremlin is trying to push out Moldova's democratically elected government, local leaders have doubled down efforts to extract the country from the 'Russian bear'.

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  Politics

  2023-03-22

  Amid year of exile, Russians in Georgia stand against Kremlin aggression

  Many Russian exiles are siding with Ukrainians and Georgians in the streets of Tbilisi.

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  Politics

  2023-03-17

  Chinese firms blacklisted for supplying drone parts to Iran

  The US Treasury has indirectly tied a network of Chinese companies to Russian attacks in Ukraine and Iranian attacks on oil tankers in Gulf region.

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  Politics

  2023-03-14

  'We must do everything for Ukraine to win': Tashkent continues support for Kyiv

  Ukraine's victory is the only way for Central Asian states to gain real independence from Russia, say local analysts.

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  Politics

  2023-02-14

  Russian coup plot in Moldova fans fears beyond Ukraine

  Moscow's alleged plan would involve saboteurs with military background, camouflaged in civilian clothes, to undertake violent actions, attacks on state institutions and taking hostages.

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  Politics

  2023-02-06

  Kremlin steps up cinematic propaganda to justify invading Ukraine

  Instead of brainwashing Russians, these 'movies' are drawing ire, as precious public funds are being wasted on propaganda instead of the country's precarious economic situation.

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  Politics

  2023-01-19

  Russian parliamentarians' code of conduct sparks ridicule in Central Asia

  'What a disgrace that Russian authorities had to create such a code at all, which teaches basic ethics to high-ranking officials, like they are hoodlums at school,' one observer said.

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  Politics

  2023-01-12

  Resolution of Uzbek border disputes heralds increasingly united Central Asia

  Uzbekistan has resolved its border disputes with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, setting the stage for further co-operation among Central Asian nations, analysts say.

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  Politics

  2023-01-11

  Top Iranian officials hedge bets with Venezuela beach homes, report alleges

  Four high-ranking Iranian officials have asked the Venezuelan government to host them and their families if the Islamic Republic falls, prompting a flurry of speculation.

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  Politics

  2022-12-21

  Iran becomes more deeply embroiled in Russia's war

  Russian forces are now regularly using Iran-made drones to attack Ukrainian targets, as Iran doubles down on its growing military partnership with Russia.