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Emerging Russian Firm Takes Place of Sanctioned Lender in Central Asia
By Daniel Beizsley
Russia’s substitution of VEB.RF with an under-the-radar firm is helping the country and its neighbors find a way around Western sanctions.
Additional Kazakh and Uzbek Companies Hit With Russia-Related Sanctions
By Catherine Putz
Russia is increasingly reliant on transnational schemes to circumvent sanctions, which occasionally run through Central Asia.
What Does Kyrgyzstan Have to Do With the Spanish Seizure of Chemical Products Bound for Russia?
By Catherine Putz
The countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus are being used to facilitate the transfer of sanctioned goods into Russia, including allegedly 13,000 kilos of chemical products recently seized in Barcelona.
Can Russia Help Cash-Strapped Pakistan?
By Syed Basim Raza and Saleem Abbas
As important is diversifying trade partners as deeper cooperation with Russia may incur diplomatic consequences for Pakistan.
Central Asia’s Post-Ukraine Future
By Ahmad Tariq Noorzadeh
Maintaining a balancing act between Russia, China and the West will only become more difficult for Central Asia.
Before Summit With North Korea’s Kim, Putin Vows They’ll Beat Sanctions Together
By Kim Tong-hyung
Putin is making his first trip to North Korea in 24 years.
Does the Sanctioned Daughter of the Kremlin’s Press Chief Have a Kazakh Bank Account?
By Catherine Putz
A recent report suggests that Elizaveta Peskova may have registered for an individual identification number in Kazakhstan -- that in turn may have enabled her to access the Kazakh banking system.
Cheap Russian Oil Fuels India’s Response to Ukraine War
By Biswajit Dhar
The West expected India to turn its back on Russia, but a look at the numbers shows that expectation was never realistic.
Following China’s Export of Sanctioned Goods Through Central Asia to Russia
By Dilfuza Mirzakhmedova, Shakhriyor Ismailkhodjaev, and Kamila Fayzieva
Goods exported to Russia from China via Central Asia need not be weapons in order to contribute to Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.
Why the Middle Corridor Is a Double-Edged Sword
By Seamus Duffy
Europe is pushing hard to advance the Middle Corridor, but other countries like China, Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan will almost certainly benefit from the infrastructure being built.
At China Summit, EU Leaders Pushed Xi Jinping on Chinese Firms’ Breach of Russia Sanctions
By Duncan Bartlett
Thirteen Chinese entities were included on a list of companies alleged to be breaching sanctions, which was shown to Xi in Beijing.
EU Sanctions Envoy Strikes Positive Tone in Astana
By Catherine Putz
Central Asia features prominently in conversations about evasion of sanctions on Russia and the possibility of secondary sanctions on the region’s economies.
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