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Central Asia Drifts Out of Russia’s Orbit as Ukraine War Rages

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Russia is losing influence over former Soviet nations in Central Asia as the war in Ukraine increasingly strains Moscow&rsquo...

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Uzbekistan Suspends Russia's Mir Payment System

Uzbekistan suspended the Russian alternative payment system Mir on Friday amid U.S. pressure on the few countries using the service to drop it. Russia...

‘Unprepared’ Emigres Trickle Back to Russia as War Drags On

Some of the returnees miss creature comforts, others want to plan a more permanent emigration.

Central Asians in Russia Pressured to Join Moscow's Fight in Ukraine

“I think the Russian government is using labor migrants as cannon fodder in Ukraine,” a prominent migrants' rights activist alleged.

Central Asia Hit By Large-Scale Power Blackout

Central Asian countries have seen their grids burdened by a summer drought and by a boom in cryptocurrency mining in the region.

Uzbekistan Leader Scores Crushing Win in 'Not Competitive' Vote

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sidestepped political reforms that would allow any alternative to his rule.

Migrant Rights Defender Flees to Armenia Following Russia Entry Ban

Valentina Chupik had expressed fears she could be jailed, tortured or killed if she were repatriated to Uzbekistan.

Coronavirus Border Closures Leave Migrant Workers Stranded in Moscow’s Airports

Dozens of citizens of Central Asian countries have been living in departure halls for over a week.

Russia and Uzbekistan Start Work on Nuclear Power Plant

The first Uzbek nuclear power plant project will have an estimated cost of $11 billion, Moscow says.

NYC Terror Suspect and Russian Metro Bomber Both Lived in Troubled Kyrgyz City

Republic.ru reported on Wednesday that the Saipov had lived in Osh, a city in the neighboring Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan

Moscow Court Rules Against Gay Uzbek Journalist's Asylum Claim

Nurmatov’s lawyer said after the decision that a number of violations were committed during the process

Russian Court Overturns Order to Deport Gay Journalist to Uzbekistan

The Moscow City Court on Tuesday canceled plans to deport the Uzbek gay journalist Khudoberdi Nurmatov.

Moscow Court to Deport Gay Novaya Gazeta Journalist to Uzbekistan

A Moscow court has ruled to deport an openly gay journalist to Uzbekistan where homosexuality is a punishable offense

Masterpieces From the Desert: Uzbekistan’s Avant-Garde Treasures

Obscure works from a Central Asian museum come to Moscow

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The Power Struggle Dividing Uzbekistan’s Leadership

In the political battle for Uzbekistan, security service head Rustam Inoyatov will have to support the new president’s agenda, or try to return Uzbekistan...

For Russia's Labor Migrants, a Life on the Edge

As Russia sinks into decline, its migrant labour force, previously at the forefront of economic change, is itself transforming. Many have decided to head...

Uzbekistan Confirms December Elections

Presidential elections in Uzbekistan will take place on Dec. 4, the country's government has confirmed. Uzbek Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyoyev was named...

Who Will Be Uzbekistan's Next President?

After days of speculation about his health, Islam Karimov, the first and only president of independent Uzbekistan, was pronounced dead on September 2.

Karimov’s...

Finnish Doctor Sheds Light on Uzbek Leader's Demise

A Finnish doctor who assessed late Uzbek President Islam Karimov’s condition after his Aug. 27 stroke has shed light on the apparent political machinations...

Putin Pays Tribute to Islam Karimov in Uzbekistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Uzbek city of Samarkand to lay a wreath at the tomb of the country's recently deceased President Islam...

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