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Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly boasted about his country's new generation of 'invincible' weapons. The reality in Ukraine shows a very different story.
Stepan Borodenko, 82, once believed that his most traumatic memories would be those of World War II. That was until Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
The Russian-led CSTO is mainly a vehicle for Russian influence rather than for ensuring security, analysts say. Central Asian states are wondering: is membership worth it?
Daily news and features from local correspondents covering terrorism, security, and co-operation on the path to greater stability in Central Asia.
