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Putin Ends Astana Visit
NewsBrief1 Jun

Putin Ends Astana Visit with Ukraine Warnings and EAEU Posturing

The Russian president used the Eurasian Economic Forum platform for some of his sharpest public language on Ukraine in months β€” delivered from Kazakhstan’s capital

Putin & Tokayev
OpinionOpinion29 May

The Tsar, the Steppe, and the Very Friendly Lunch

What Vladimir Putin’s second state visit to Kazakhstan really said β€” and what everyone agreed not to say out loud

NewsBrief29 May

Armenia Election Roundup: Flower Bans, Citizenship Scandals and Bribery Arrests

With nine days to go, Russia tightens economic pressure while Strong Armenia faces new legal trouble

EAEU Summit Convenes: Armenia in the Room, Pashinyan Not
NewsBrief29 May

EAEU Summit Convenes: Armenia in the Room, Pashinyan Not

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meets today to discuss, for the first time, a member state's EU trajectory β€” with the Armenian elections nine days away