Russia

Another diplomatic win for Russian bilateralism or a missed opportunity for one of Moscow’s regional multilateral institutions -- the Collective Security Treaty Organization?

In September, Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov again mentioned Russia’s participation in the long-delayed project.

China and Russia are partners in Central Asia, but their cooperative efforts are not as robust as they often claim.

With India-China tensions at a boil, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s foreign ministers are gathering in Moscow.

The states of the former USSR have taken divergent paths -- some congratulating, some condemning -- in response to the election and protests in Belarus.

Moscow is going to have to toe Beijing’s line as competition and pressure from Washington ramps up.

Ideally, India would exploit a split in Russia-China relations. But there’s no split to exploit and New Delhi is better off seeking strategic compatibility elsewhere.

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev endorsed constitutional changes in Russia that will likely keep Putin in power for years to come, with serious implications for Central Asia.

The Power of Siberia 2 project involves Russia, Mongolia, and China.

The Sino-Indian clash puts Russia in an awkward position.

Who showed up to Moscow’s rescheduled Victory Day parade?