Armenian Businesses Weigh Customs Deal
Joining a former Soviet trading bloc could mean higher prices for most imported goods.
14 Nov 13
Russia
Kazak Campaigners Take on Russian Rockets
New group wants end to “toxic” Baikonur launches, but its agenda may be more political than environmental.
30 Oct 13
Reviving Russian in Tajikistan
24 Oct 13
Georgians Agonise Over Sochi Olympics
Government faces resistance as it insists boycotting the games would be worse than going.
24 Oct 13
Armenia's Receding European Ambitions
Long-awaited EU trade deal seems to have been upended by need to stay close to Moscow.
18 Oct 13
Unfriendly Advances in Georgia
Russian forces draw new line around South Ossetia in barbed wire.
1 Oct 13
After EU Talks, Armenia Swings Back to Moscow
Opposition parties attack plans to join Russian-led trade bloc.
13 Sep 13
Georgians Wary of Medvedev Overtures
Russian prime minister talks of improving relations five years after 2008 war, but makes it clear there will be no compromise on key issues.
22 Aug 13
Border Shooting Inflames Armenia-Turkey Tensions
Death of Turkish civilian worsens an already troubled relationship.
20 Aug 13
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