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Russia
Kazakh Man Given 3 Years for Insulting Putin
By Catherine Putz
Three years in a penal colony for calling Putin a fascist; no wonder no one insults Nazarbayev.
Eurasian Economic Union: A Customs Code and a Kyrgyz Dilemma
By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz approve EEU Customs Code, except for the part on the development of trade and economic policy.
Russian Ambassador Assassinated in Ankara
By Catherine Putz
The shocking killing of the Russian Ambassador has unclear ramifications.
India, Russia to Hold Joint Naval Exercise
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint Indo-Russian naval drill is scheduled to kick off on December 14.
Russia Tests Nuclear-Capable Underwater Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The test of the unmanned underwater vehicle prototype reportedly took place on November 27.
Rex Americana: ExxonMobil CEO Tapped for Secretary of State
By Catherine Putz
Rex Tillerson comes burdened with conflicts of interests and close Russian ties.
What's Next in the Ablyazov Saga? French Court Set to Rule on Extradition
By Catherine Putz
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture warns that if Ablyazov is extradited to Russia, he will likely end up back in Kazakhstan.
US-Russian Relations Under a Trump Presidency: What to Expect
By Pal Dunay
The short honeymoon between Trump and Putin may well be followed by a long and difficult marriage.
Will Donald Trump Reset US-Russia Relations?
By Catherine Putz
Russia is happy to see Trump win the White House.
Russia’s T-14 Armata: ‘The Most Revolutionary Tank in a Generation’?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
British intelligence is ringing the alarm bells over Russia’s new main battle tank.
What Will a Kuril Islands Deal Between Russia and Japan Take?
By Ankit Panda
Japan looks to incentivize Russian interest in a deal over the Kurils by laying out several economic initiatives.
China Suggests Free Trade Zone For the SCO
By Catherine Putz
Russia says it would be "complicated."