Plus violence in Kazakhstan and the release of an imprisoned Saudi princess from jail.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
James A. Baker III’s Words on NATO Loom in Ukraine Standoff
The current confrontation turns partly on what, if any, commitments Secretary of State James A. Baker III made about NATO’s expansion in the waning days of the Cold War.
Russia and U.S. Meet to Begin Negotiations Over Ukraine
Before the two countries met amid rising tensions over Ukraine, a senior Russian official and the U.S. secretary of state set a pessimistic tone.
Kazakhstan Arrests Karim Masimov, Ex-Intelligence Chief, on Suspicion of Treason
The president had dismissed the intelligence chief, Karim Masimov, this week amid violence that may be tied, at least in part, to political infighting.
Kazakhstan Arrests Karim Masimov, Ex-Intelligence Chief, on Suspicion of Treason
The president had dismissed the intelligence chief, Karim Masimov, this week amid violence that may be tied, at least in part, to political infighting.
NATO Vows United Response to Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the alliance, meeting Friday, hope that Moscow will choose diplomacy and de-escalation instead, amid skepticism that Russia is sincere in wanting substantive talks.
In Kazakhstan’s Street Battles, Signs of Elites Fighting Each Other
The reasons for the bloody crisis in Central Asia remain murky, but experts say popular discontent could mask an old-fashioned power struggle within the ruling faction.
In Kazakhstan, Putin Again Seizes on Unrest to Try to Expand Influence
But a series of revolts against a pro-Russian strongman could also plant the seeds of rebellion at home, analysts say.
After dozens are reported dead in Kazakhstan, troops from a Russian alliance begin to deploy.
A revolt sparked by anger over a surge in fuel prices is convulsing the Central Asian nation on Russia’s doorstep. As protests turned deadly, troops from a Russian-led military alliance began arriving in the country.
Dozens Reported Dead in Kazakhstan, as Russian Alliance Sends Troops
A revolt inspired by anger over a surge in fuel prices has since spread across the country. A Russia-led military alliance has sent troops to help quell the violence in what it described as a temporary peacekeeping effort.