Russia’s domination of Central Asia and the Caucasus region is unraveling as the Kremlin focuses on the war in Ukraine — and border violence is flaring.
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Russians Fleeing the Draft Find an Unlikely Haven in Kyrgyzstan
Tens of thousands of men have ended up in places like Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet territory, that normally see few refugees but are willing to take them.
Populist, Prisoner, President: A Convicted Kidnapper Wins Kyrgyzstan Election
In a country where presidents’ tenures often end with violent upheavals, Sadyr Japarov emerged victorious in a snap election set off by an uprising last fall.
Populist, Prisoner, President: A Convicted Kidnapper Wins Kyrgyzstan Election
In a country where presidents’ tenures often end with violent upheavals, Sadyr Japarov emerged victorious in a snap election set off by an uprising last fall.
Coronavirus, QAnon, Trump: Your Monday Briefing
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A Convicted Kidnapper Is Chosen to Lead Government of Kyrgyzstan
Lawmakers in Central Asia’s only democracy selected a man sprung from jail by protesters just days ago in an effort to end days of violent political unrest