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Kyrgyzstan-Russia relations
Will Kyrgyzstan Leave the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Christopher Schwartz
First “Brexit” from the European Union, then “Kyrexit” from the EEU?
Amid Russian Downturn, Kyrgyzstan Turns to China
By Dmitriy Frolovskiy
Kyrgyzstan is hoping that Chinese funds will secure its domestic political stability.
Gazprom Plans $1.5 Billion Investment in Kyrgyz Gas Pipelines
By Catherine Putz
Russian PM Medvedev's visit underscored strong Kyrgyzstan-Russia relations, perhaps smoothing recent frustrations.
Diplomatic Access: Kyrgyzstan
By Diplomatic Access
Kyrgyz Ambassador Toktogulov on Central Asian security, Kyrgyz-U.S. relations, and Kyrgyzstan's democracy.
Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Bill Shot Down in Kyrgyz Parliament
By Catherine Putz
NGOs in Kyrgyzstan will be happy to know that the so-called Foreign Agents Bill won't become law. At least not yet.
A ‘Blurry’ Union: Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Six months into EEU membership, a Kyrgyz official says it’s too soon to really talk about the impact.
Investors Needed for Kyrgyz Hydropower Projects
By Casey Michel
The dams, needed by Kyrgyzstan, were never especially high on Moscow’s list of priorities.
New Hyrdropower Project Partners Needed in Kyrgyzstan
By Catherine Putz
It looks like Moscow can’t afford the projects and Bishkek will be looking for new partners.
Fear of Terrorists Ripples from Paris to Moscow
By Catherine Putz
A deputy speaker in the State Duma floated the idea of restricting entry to Russia for citizens of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Russia's Putin Finds Time for Central Asia Amid Birthday Celebrations
By Catherine Putz
Between airstrikes on Syria and ice hockey, Russian President Vladimir Putin made time for his Central Asian allies.
The Eurasian Economic Union’s ‘Single Information Field’
By Casey Michel
Russia’s chief propagandist wants Kyrgyzstan to join the EEU’s information sphere, or risk disappearing.
Is Russia Behind the U.S.-Kyrgyzstan Diplomatic Row?
By Ryskeldi Satke
Moscow appears to be flexing its muscles in Central Asia’s most troubled state.