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Transnistrian politicians appeal to Russia for protection
Politicians in the Moldovan separatist republic of Transnistria called on Russia and the international community for help, accused Chisinau of "economic strangulation".
Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going?
Country’s balance of trade heavily favours imports over exports.
Uzbekistan: Deadly cough syrup trials ends with lengthy convictions
An Indian national was handed the heaviest sentence: 20 years in prison.
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China grants visa-free travel to Georgians
Despite Georgia's aspirations to join Nato and its status as a strategic partner of the US, the country has been actively seeking to strengthen not only economic but also political ties with China.
US claims sanctions success, says Russia’s financial flows with Turkey, UAE and Kazakhstan disrupted
Washington says secondary sanctions threat against financial firms has put “sand in the gears” of network used to help Kremlin get access to goods.
2.9mn heads of livestock dead in Mongolia’s “dzud” disaster
Severe form of weather used to occur every eight to 12 years. Climate crisis means it now impacts country at least every other year.
World Bank agrees Afghanistan CASA-1000 power project restart amid neighbouring nations’ “stranded asset” fears
Attempts to attract private financing get nowhere. International financing institution says work resumption will be “ring-fenced” to safeguard construction payments and future revenue.
“Unbelievable but true” data show UK firms equipping Russia’s war machine
Kremlin is end-customer for surging flows of British exports to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Georgia, new analysis indicates.
Uzbekistan plans $500mn investment to boost Russian gas imports
Domestic production is declining as existing fields become exhausted.
Critics warn clock ticking on efforts to stop Putin-style crackdown on civil society in Kyrgyzstan
Bill taking aim at “foreign” NGOs clears another hurdle in parliament loyal to Japarov regime.
The Bank of Georgia Group to acquire Armenian Ameriabank for $300mn
The Bank of Georgia Group has announced a preliminary agreement to acquire 100% of Ameriabank, the largest Armenian financial institution, for $303.6mn.
Air Astana valued at $847mn in London and Astana IPO
IPO had a total deal size of around $370mn, making this the largest privatisation in Kazakhstan to date with significant involvement from local investors.
Mongolia’s livestock losses top half a million in devastating ‘dzud’
Government puts country on high alert after extreme cold causes crisis in animal husbandry sector.
Pashinyan refuses to guarantee Putin's non-arrest if he visits Armenia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has refused to give any assurances regarding the possible arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a possible visit to Armenia, following the country's recent accession to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Observers report Azerbaijan election marred with fraud
OSCE says it observed significant procedural errors and limitations on fundamental freedoms.
Uzbekistan: Car buyers turning to foreign brands
China’s automakers are easily dominating market share for imports. Almost 80% of foreign-bought vehicles arrived from there in 2023.
Kazakhstan: Tokayev appoints former anti-graft attack dog as PM
Bektenov is a relatively little-known figure on the country's political scene.
Georgia says it seized explosives sent from Ukraine and destined for Russia
The Georgian government has consistently accused Kiev of attempting to draw Georgia into its conflict with Russia.