Russia
Why is the UK Courting Central Asia?

Background
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Western countries to play a more active role in Central Asia. In March 2023, US Secretary Anthony Blinken visited Central Asia, followed by German Federal President Steinm....

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 May 2024

Afghanistan
Putin: Building ties with Taliban is necessary- The Khaama Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Taliban due to their control over Afghanistan. Vladimir Puti....

Neighborhood News Digest- 28 May 2024

Afghanistan
Russia Considering Removing 'Taliban' From Terrorist List-Tolo News
The Russian Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs have presented President Vladimir Putin with a proposal to potentially remove the name 'Tali....

Neighborhood News Digest- 27 May 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan 6th Most Vulnerable Country to Climate Change: UNDP-Tolo News
The representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Stephen Rodriques, said that although Afghanistan does not contribute....

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 May 2024

Afghanistan
Baradar: Baghlan Flood Disaster 'Severe,' Requires Immediate Aid-Tolo News
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, described the flood disaster in Baghlan (including casualties and d....

Neighborhood News Digest- 16 May 2024

Afghanistan
Russia offers aid to Afghanistan after devastating floods – Khaama Press
Maria Zakharova, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, announced that Russia is prepared to help Afghanistan after severe f....

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 April 2024

Afghanistan
Russian Foreign Ministry: Recognition Contingent on Inclusive Afghan Govt- Tolo News
Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated that the recognition of the Islamic Emirate is contingent upon the est....

Neighborhood News Digest- 25 April 2024

Afghanistan
Mawlawi Kabir Calls for Kabul's Participation in Moscow Format-Tolo News
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, during his meeting with Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afgha....

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