Kazakhstan detained 10 people in an alleged extremist-group case in Atyrau, putting security and institutional risks in an economically strategic region under scrutiny.
The White House is monitoring reports from Irkutsk as neighboring states tighten health controls and Trump offers U.S. assistance.
Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia's EU bid would effectively mean leaving the EAEU, deepening a dispute with regional trade and policy implications.
A debate over Uzbekistan's first ID card fee is widening as regional peers charge less or waive first-time costs, raising questions about access and policy design.
Fuel prices in Crimea have surged nearly 80% in one week amid Russia’s export restrictions and supply shortages, signaling broader energy market challenges and policy shifts.
Russia's aviation fuel imports from Belarus surged nearly fourfold in May 2026 amid domestic production setbacks, prompting policy shifts and regional supply realignments.
Germany urges the EU and Turkey to exclude Russian gas in future contracts, reflecting a strategic shift as Turkey seeks to become a regional gas hub amid evolving geopolitical tensions.
Russia threatens Armenia with higher tariffs and labor restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid rising tensions over Armenia's EU alignment.
Uzbekistan's suspension of gold exports for over six months has resulted in a nearly 30% drop in exports, impacting trade balances and economic policy amid shifting regional partnerships.
US President Trump views Putin's possible attendance at the 2026 G20 Miami summit as beneficial, signaling potential shifts in global economic diplomacy amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Tencent and institutional investors acquire 6 million Kaspi.kz shares, signaling confidence in the fintech’s growth and expanding its regional ecosystem.
Germany has restricted access to its Bundeswehr Military Technology Museum in Koblenz for Uzbek and other Central Asian citizens due to new security laws.