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Ahead of Moscow attack UN report warned of growing Islamic State recruitment in Central Asia

bne IntelliNews March 25, 2024

Terrorist group’s Afghanistan-based ISIS-K branch has built to size and sophistication that give “ability to project a threat into the region and beyond”, Security Council was told.

Russian politicians call for reinstatement of death penalty

bne IntelliNews March 24, 2024

Senior politicians in Russia are advocating for the reinstatement of the death penalty following the terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on March 22.

Serbia threatens to quit Council of Europe if Kosovo is allowed to join

Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje March 24, 2024

Belgrade does not recognise Kosovo's independence and has lobbied intensively to keep the new country out out international organisations.

Bulgaria moves closer to deal on selling Russian-made reactors to Ukraine

bne IntelliNews March 24, 2024

Reactors originally intended for Belene NPP project now likely to sold to Ukraine to compensate for loss of Zaporizhzhia NPP to Russia.

Former foreign minister Ivan Korcok wins first round of Slovak presidential race

Albin Sybera March 24, 2024

Parliamentary Speaker Peter Pellegrini remains favourite in the run-off.

Kyrgyzstan claims to have thwarted major assassination plot

Eurasianet March 24, 2024

Security services say the hit was ordered by once-powerful former customs official Rayimbek Matraimov.

Almost 1.5mn Ukrainians plunged into darkness as Russia targets power infrastructure

bne IntelliNews March 24, 2024

Almost 1.5mn Ukrainians were plunged into darkness over the weekend as Russia continued what has been described as the biggest barrage of missile strikes against its energy infrastructure since the start of the war over two years ago.

Putin links Ukraine to Moscow terror attack

bne IntelliNews March 23, 2024

Speaking on March 23, 18 hours after the attack that killed at least 115 and wounded hundreds more, Putin stated that the gunmen responsible for the shooting had been caught, and claimed that they were in a car on the way to the Ukrainian border.

Russia to begin new mobilisation for siege of Kharkiv, say reports

bne IntelliNews March 23, 2024

Russia's Defence Ministry is reportedly gearing up for a significant escalation in the conflict in Ukraine, with plans to deploy an additional 300,000 troops, according to sources cited by the independent outlet Verstka.

Ukraine’s power infrastructure in danger from Russian missile barrage

Ben Aris in Berlin March 23, 2024

Ukraine suffered a second day of intense bombing of its power stations, plunging half a dozen regions into darkness, as the Kremlin tries to take advantage of Kyiv’s dwindling supply of air defence ammo.

Moscow wakes up to count its dead following the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

Ben Aris in Berlin March 23, 2024

As day breaks over a shocked Moscow, locals are trying to absorb the aftermath of a deadly terrorist shooting spree at the Crocus City Hall shopping centre and concert venue that killed at least 60 people and probably more.

UNESCO says Uzbekistan broke promises over Bukhara development

Eurasianet March 22, 2024

UNESCO says that Uzbekistan’s government has broken its promise to refrain from doing demolition and building work near historic zones in the city of Bukhara pending joint agreement on a master plan.

Israel incensed as Erdogan vows to ‘send Netanyahu to Allah’

bne IntelliNews March 22, 2024

Turkey’s envoy summoned to foreign ministry for “serious reprimand”. Top diplomat tells Turkish leader “there is no God who will listen” to those who support Hamas atrocities.

UPDATE: At least 40 dead in Moscow terror attack

bne IntelliNews March 22, 2024

At least 40 people are dead in Moscow and another 100 injured after a shooting and at least one explosion at Crocus City Music Hall in Moscow.

Kremlin calls conflict with Ukraine ‘war’ for first time

bne IntelliNews March 22, 2024

For the first time, the Kremlin has called the conflict in Ukraine a “war.” Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov admitted the fight was a war in an interview with a leading Russian newspaper, using the word that until now was illegal.

Kazakhstan: Light punishment for ex-president’s nephew sparks anger

Almaz Kumenov for Eurasianet March 22, 2024

Trial of Samat Abish held behind closed doors, denying public chance to learn details of case.

Penta mulls sale of Fortuna gambling chain

Albin Sybera March 22, 2024

Central Europe's largest betting company reportedly valued at up to €2bn.

US urges G7 to issue $50bn bonds backed by CBR frozen money income, EU agrees to seize the profits

bne IntelliNews March 22, 2024

The US has urged its G7 allies to issue a $50bn bond backed by the profits earned from the $300bn of frozen Central Bank of Russia (CBR) money held in Europe.

Croatian president to defy Constitutional Court and run for PM

bne IntelliNews March 22, 2024

Zoran Milanovic calls Constitutional Court a "mortal threat to Croatian democracy" after it warns he cannot run in general election while serving as president.

Hungarian government officials threaten retaliation against Spar criticism

Tamas Csonka in Budapest March 22, 2024

Spar will pay the price for its baseless and unfair accusations against Hungary, according to Minister for Construction and Transport Janos Lazar.

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