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Tajikistan-Russia relations

Before and After the Crocus City Hall Attack: Tajik Migrants in Russia
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Malika Bahovadinova on the complexities of the Tajik migration experience in Russia.

Are Central Asians Being Conscripted by Russia to Fight in Ukraine?
By Catherine Putz
Moscow denies that Central Asians are being conscripted into the Russian military, but the risk is real.

Russia Brands Exiled Tajik Opposition Party a ‘Terrorist’ Organization
By Catherine Putz
The designation by Russia of the IRPT as an extremist organization may put Tajik citizens in Russia further at risk.

Pair of Pamiri Activists Disappear From Russia and Reappear in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Prominent Pamiri activists and figures have been pursued by the authorities through a variety of means, with those in Russia seemingly at the greatest risk of extradition or rendition.

Russia’s Putin Makes First Trip Abroad Since Invasion, to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
The warm welcome in Dushanbe and meetings around the Caspian table in Ashgabat were a chance for Putin to reaffirm his network of partners at a critical moment.

Ethnic Central Asians Among Those Killed With the Russian Army in Ukraine
By Catherine Putz
Regional media have begun to report on the return of bodies, men born in Central Asia who took Russian citizenship over the years and ultimately died in Ukraine.

Tajiks Stuck in Russia, Flights Home Cancelled
By Catherine Putz
A pair of November 1 charter flights from Moscow to Dushanbe were cancelled.

Russia’s Bulwark on the Afghan Border: Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
In recent weeks, high-level Russian security and intelligence officials have made trips to Dushanbe.

Russia Deploys Iskander Missiles to Tajikistan for Anti-Terror Drills
By Catherine Putz
Practice makes perfect, right? Tajikistan and Russia to hold counterterror drills next week.

Springtime Is Counterterrorism Training Time in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
On Monday, both Russia and the United States began separate military training drills with Tajik forces.

Touring the Backyard: Putin Pays Central Asia a Visit
By Catherine Putz
No huge headlines emerged from the trip, which was a walk down familiar paths and repetition of familiar phrases.

Tajikistan and Russia Settle Brief Aviation Spat
By Catherine Putz
Realistically, Dushanbe didn't have much leverage on Moscow over allowing fights from the newest Russian airport.

Russia Reinforces Tajikistan Base with 100 New Armored Vehicles
By Franz-Stefan Gady
100 new tanks and armored personnel carriers purportedly arrived at Russia’s largest military base abroad.

No Accreditation for RT in Tajikistan
By Casey Michel
RT has been trying since 2014 to open a bureau in Tajikistan, but as of yet its reporters can't operate in the country.

Why Is Russia Cutting Troops in Tajikistan?
By Catherine Putz
Last year Russia said it was going to increase its presence in Tajikistan, and now it’s not.

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.

CSTO Gathers in Tajikistan, Talks ISIS
By Catherine Putz
Could Russian troops return to the Tajik-Afghan border? Only if asked.

Tajikistan Asks Russia to Extradite Opposition Members
By Catherine Putz
Seven men, allegedly members of Group 24, are likely to be sent back to Tajikistan to face trial.
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