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Articles with tag "Kyrgyzstan"
secondary sanctions
Kyrgyzstan Says Suspended Mir Payment Cards Under Threat of Shutdown
Kyrgyzstan's national payments operator previously said it would stop servicing Mir bank cards to "minimize the risk of secondary sanctions."
sanctions pressure
Kyrgyzstan To Stop Accepting Russian Payment Cards
Kyrgyzstan's Interbank Processing Center said it would stop servicing Mir bank cards in order to "minimize the risk of secondary sanctions."
1 Min read
'anti-terrorist measures'
Kyrgyzstan Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia After Concert Attack
The warning comes amid reports of increased police profiling of migrants from Tajikistan and other Central Asian republics.
2 Min read
opinion
Bektour Iskender
Kyrgyzstan Is Copying Russia’s Dictatorship. I Fear It Could Get Worse
Kyrgyzstan's descent into authoritarianism does not make global headlines, making it more likely Bishkek will continue along its dark path.
5 Min read
arrested abroad
Russia Jails Left-Wing Activist for ‘Extremism’ After Transfer From Kyrgyzstan
Several anti-Kremlin activists fleeing persecution have been deported from or refused entry to Russia's neighbors and allies since Moscow invaded Ukraine...
1 Min read
leftist anarchist
Russian Activist Found in Moscow Jail After Disappearing in Kyrgyzstan
Skoryakin was allegedly tortured at a Moscow detention center after being abducted from a Kyrgyz jail on Oct. 17 and flown to Russia the next day.
1 Min read
Feature
Anti-Drone Protection, Internet Disruptions in Bishkek as Putin Seeks to Restore Influence Among Allies
Planning for Putin's first foreign visit since being indicted by the ICC lasted more than a month, with anti-terrorist security a key focus.
5 Min read
wanted abroad
Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for First Foreign Visit Since ICC Warrant
Putin’s two-day visit involves talks with regional counterparts and attendance at the annual Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit.
1 Min read
kant military base
Russia and Kyrgyzstan to Create Shared Air Defense System
Russia has similar agreements with other allied countries including Kazakhstan, Belarus and Tajikistan.
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'a number of circumstances'
Armenian PM to Skip Summit Putin Due to Attend – Kyrgyzstan
Pashinyan's snubbing the meeting of a Moscow-led regional grouping is a further blow to ties between Yerevan and Moscow, which have soured in recent weeks...
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central asia trip
Putin's Kyrgyzstan Visit to Be First Abroad Since ICC Warrant
Vladimir Putin is due to visit a Russian air base in the city of Kant, east of the capital Bishkek, for the 20th anniversary of its opening.
1 Min read
press under pressure
Kyrgyzstan Says Set to Close U.S.-Funded Media
The state prosecutor alleged that Kloop's articles sought "severely to criticize the policies of the current government."
2 Min read
war penalties
U.S. Sanctions More Than 120 Russian, Kyrgyz Firms
The Treasury singled out several companies in Kyrgyzstan which it said Russia was using to skirt U.S. and allies' export restrictions on technological...
2 Min read
'shadow bazaar'
U.S. Preparing 'Economic Measures' Over Russia’s Sanctions Busting in Central Asia – WP
The decision was reportedly reached after “months of fruitless visits” by U.S. and European diplomats to the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek.
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settlement reached
Kyrgyzstan Reverses Decision to Close U.S.-Funded Media
Bishkek had filed a lawsuit to shut award-winning Radio Azattyk over its refusal to remove a video about deadly clashes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan...
1 Min read
legal cooperation
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to Share Data with Moscow on Anti-War Russians, Conscripts
The agreement raises questions over the safety of Russian nationals who sought refuge in the two Central Asian states after the invasion of Ukraine.
2 Min read
signs of friction
Moscow Ally Kyrgyzstan Sours on Russian Anti-War Emigres
A spate of canceled concerts by Russian anti-war performers and arrests of anti-war activists reflect Bishkek's continued deference to Moscow.
3 Min read
soldier for hire
Kyrgyz Mercenary Who Fought With Russia in Ukraine Jailed
The court said the man had been paid 180,000 rubles ($2,250) per month plus an assurance of a Russian passport in exchange for fighting.
2 Min read
deepening ties
Russia to 'Develop' Its Military Facilities in Kyrgyzstan
The Kremlin said the two countries also expect to "deepen military and technical cooperation" as well as their economic and cultural relations.
1 Min read
Feature
Putin Looks to Shore Up Russia’s Regional Influence on Kyrgyzstan Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attempt to shore up Russia’s regional authority on a visit Friday to the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan...
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