Security

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  Security

  2022-05-12

  Russian land mines, unexploded ordnance endanger Ukrainian civilians

  Hardly a day passes in Ukraine without news of mine-related casualties. Retreating Russian troops are leaving behind countless unexploded munitions, mines and booby traps.

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  Security

  2022-05-11

  Are Chinese troops in Afghanistan?

  Recent visits to Afghanistan by Chinese officials and reports that Chinese military trainers are working with the Haqqani Network have sparked major concerns.

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  Security

  2022-05-09

  'Islamic State' expands attacks on Central Asian states, targets Tajikistan with rockets

  IS said it fired 7 missiles at a Tajik military base. Last month, the group fired a volley of projectiles at Uzbek border guards.

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  Security

  2022-05-06

  Uzbek observers urge closer military co-operation with US, West

  'The current situation in Ukraine shows that Uzbekistan should not rely on Russia, in view of its unjust, imperial and aggressive policy, which it cannot abandon,' said one observer.

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  Security

  2022-05-05

  Relatives of Moskva crew remain in dark over their whereabouts

  Relatives of sailors who are believed to have been on the Moskva cruiser when it sank last month are accusing the Russian Defence Ministry of lying.

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  Security

  2022-05-04

  Torture, rape and executions: Russian mercenary tactics around the world

  The evidence is undeniable -- wherever Russian mercenaries are deployed around the world, atrocities and horror follow.

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  Security

  2022-04-28

  Kazakhstan's scrapping of Victory Day parade highlights strained Russian ties

  Russian politicians have expressed displeasure at the cancellation of the events with some calling for diplomatic pressure on Nur-Sultan so all questions could be 'examined and settled'.

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  Security

  2022-04-27

  How will Russia support mercenaries if it cannot even supply its own troops?

  Evidence is clear that Russian troops are not being properly supplied, fed or led. What does that mean for the Kremlin's guns for hire?

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  Security

  2022-04-26

  'Army of looters': Russia's pillaging of Ukraine is the latest in history of criminality

  Looting is commonplace in conflict zones where the Russian military and Kremlin-backed mercenaries are deployed; just ask Georgia, Syria, Libya and Mali.

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  Security

  2022-04-21

  Russia's military failures bring into question security guarantor role in Central Asia

  Strategic mistakes, massive casualties, food and fuel shortages, and barbaric violence in Ukraine are causing Central Asian nations to reexamine Moscow's 'protector' status in the region.