Uzbekistan downgrading its nuclear cooperation with Russia
Rosatom appears on outs with Tashkent.
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Putin seems peeved with Uzbekistan
Kremlin leader may harbor lengthy list of potential grievances.
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River trade route to Arctic ports getting new look from China, Russia and Kazakhstan
Lots of obstacles stand in way.
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Uzbekistan’s next competitive advantage is talent
Eurasianet Commentary by Bruno S. Sergi and Alimnazar Islamkulov.
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Zelenskyy Backs Armenia’s European Course, Pashinyan Signals EU Membership Bid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed Armenia’s push toward closer ties with the European Union and offered Kyiv’s support, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated Yerevan would begin preparations for a formal application to join the bloc.
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Armenia, Iran Discuss Expanding Economic Cooperation
Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami on August 25 to discuss expanding bilateral economic cooperation, with a focus on trade, investment, energy, logistics and stronger business ties.
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Beyond Border Opening: The Economic and Geopolitical Dimensions of Armenia–Turkey Normalization
The normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, long characterized by closed borders and unresolved bilateral disputes, remains one of the central issues shaping security and regional cooperation in the South Caucasus.
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Azerbaijan, Armenia Eye Cross-Border Electricity Cooperation
Representatives of Azerbaijan and Armenia discussed prospects for cross-border electricity trade and the possible interconnection of their energy systems during a working meeting in Lachin on August 25, adding energy cooperation to the expanding areas of practical engagement between the two countries.
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Medvedev Frames Russia’s 2008 Recognition of Abkhazia, South Ossetia as ‘Geopolitical Justice’
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has described Russia’s 2008 recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as an act of “geopolitical justice,” arguing that Moscow’s decision completed what he called the two regions’ long “national liberation struggle.”
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Armenia Parliament, Russia Discuss Continued Cooperation
Armenian National Assembly Speaker Ruben Rubinyan met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin on August 25 to discuss further development of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia.
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Former Armenian Presidents Face New Charges as Opposition Alleges Political Persecution
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has launched criminal prosecution against former President Robert Kocharyan and nine other people over alleged abuse of official powers, bribery and large-scale money laundering.
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Kazakhstan hesitant to meet Kremlin’s energy needs
Trying to supply just enough to keep Russia content.
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Armenian government levels corruption charges against leading opposition figure
Ex-president Kocharyan and co-defendants looking at pre-trial detention.
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US effort to pressure Central Asian states on AI development falling flat
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan pushing back.
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Kazakhstan’s new parliament opens window for fresh trade possibilities
Commentary by Rustem Kozhybayev
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Armenia Sets 2031 Goals for Peace, Diversification and Economic Growth
Armenia’s government has unveiled its 2026-2031 programme, setting key priorities for the next five years across foreign policy, the economy, energy, technology and domestic reforms.
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Report accuses Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan of scamming United States
The four states are allegedly helping China beat the US tariff system.
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Origin of recent Central Asian blackout pinpointed
Outage highlights shortcomings in regional grid.
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