Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, has since 1999 made reestablishing influence over Russia’s “near abroad” a ...

Like Ukraine, the former Soviet states of Central Asia could soon face Russian incursions if the West continues to let Putin ...

Yes, the Soviet Union did all of ... is a big push for our industry and for Central Asia.” She adds: “We have been getting a lot of calls from Kazakhstan and Kurdistan, congratulating us ...

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (left) and Mongolia’s President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa during Tokayev’s state visit to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Oct. 29, 2024. Credit: Office of the ...