Tag: Central Asia
Live: Ukraine says ‘survived the hardest winter in our history’
Ukraine has survived the “hardest winter” in its history, enduring months of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. The fight to defend the eastern city of Bakhmut from Russian forces intensified, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in […]
What ancient wisdom can teach companies about sustainable economics
The business world tends to prioritize the concepts profit maximization, economies of scale and the weight of shareholder value. As the industry has evolved over centuries, these concepts have become deeply embedded in global financial systems. You can listen to more articles from The Conversation, narrated by Noa, here. However, some companies in some parts […]
Economists consider the economic political situation in Europe to be worse
The respondents evaluated the situation in Germany negatively, with minus 12 points on a scale of minus 100 to plus 100. In Great Britain, the number is minus 19 and in Italy only minus 32. In North Africa, South America and Central Asia, experts evaluate the economic policy of governments approximately as negatively as in […]
Journey of Relocation: It’s almost all about you
Matthew Gray came to Denmark after many years as an expat living in Africa and Asia. His wife had gotten a job with the United Nations here, and this time it was Matthew’s turn to follow her. Matthew, who is Canadian and British, and his wife (from Tajikistan) had been traveling with their work for […]
The power play around Vladimir Putin
The President of Russia has gathered power around his own person. But at the same time, a game is underway where influential oligarchs, politicians and leaders of other countries in the region are trying to position themselves against Vladimir Putin. Hard-liners in the Russian power elite complain about the weak Russian army, while Putin is […]
According to the UN, 4 million children were driven into poverty when the war between Ukraine and Russia escalated
“Children bear the heaviest burden of the economic crisis caused by the war in Ukraine,” UNICEF said. The report further stated that due to the ongoing economic downturn, 2.8 million children now live in households below the poverty line. In addition, there are still 110,000 children living in poverty in Romania, Al Jazeera reported. “Children […]
India restores historic ties with Central Asian countries under PM Modi
By Heena JoshiNew Delhi [India]Sep 3 (ANI): Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has returned focus to Central Asia after 30 years of neglect of this landlocked and resource-rich region that shares cultural and historical ties with India, the former envoy said. to Kazakhstan, Ashok Sajjanhar. Speaking to ANI, the former envoy to Kazakhstan, Sweden […]
Don’t expand NATO. Break it down
Decisions made at the summit include inviting Sweden and Finland to become NATO’s 31st and 32nd members, increasing “high readiness” forces to over 300,000, more money in general, and of course more money for non-EU Ukraine. its conflict with Russia. None of this, of course, “keeps the peace” or “prevents conflicts,” and given the Alliance’s […]
US Envoy: Ukraine War Has Brought Sea Change in Views of Russia
vienna, austria – VOA’s Eastern Europe bureau chief Myroslava Gongadze discusses the situation in Ukraine with Ambassador Michael Carpenter, U.S. permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The transcript has been edited for clarity: VOA: Thank you so much for this interview on this Russian invasion. The war has tested […]
The economic weapon against Putin
This week’s conflict begins in Moscow, where correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren meets the young couple Julija and Alexander. Their favorite restaurant, McDonald’s, is closed, but otherwise they do not yet feel the harsh sanctions against Russia. Alexander, who works for Swedish H&M, is at home, but still receives a salary. Where the blame for the […]
China In Eurasia Briefing: Why The Ukraine War Matters For Asia
Welcome back to the China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter tracking China’s resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. I’m RFE/RL correspondent Reid Standish and here’s what I’m following right now. Why The Ukraine War Matters For Asia The ripple effects of the Ukraine war are spreading across the world and already hitting […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 13 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:04: The latest intelligence update from the British Ministry of Defense says that Russia is trying to get a breakthrough against Slovenian and Kramatorsk. Its goal is to isolate Ukrainian forces […]
Europe can reverse its obesity "epidemic": WHO report
New data on obesity and overweight The report, released at a press conference on May 3 and presented at the European Obesity Congress, reveals that 59% of adults and almost one in three children (29% of boys and 27% of girls) in Europe are overweight. or live with obesity. The prevalence of adult obesity in […]
"Many Finns don’t like us": Russia-based companies cut the cost of war
"I am Ukrainian. Our staff is Ukrainian" read a recent Facebook post at Helsinki’s Alppila’s casual Russian-style restaurant Blinit, which has been offering affordable blinis and strong Russian beer for more than a decade. Owner, Artemy Senkotook to social media to respond to a wave of abuse the restaurant has faced since the war broke […]
Why this American decided to enroll in a Russian university
Kristian Fors is an American from Los Angeles, California, and is a master’s student at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). After developing a deep love for Russian culture through classical Russian literature, he went abroad for a period of study in St. Petersburg and finally decided to enroll completely at a Russian […]
Kyrgyzstan takes full control of Kumtor’s gold mine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Kyrgyzstan will take full control of the Kumtor gold mine (KGC), its largest industrial company, during an out-of-court settlement with Canada-based Centerra Gold (CG.TO) following a series of legal disputes over the past year. – World News – Kyrgyzstan will give up its 26% stake in Centerra, after seizing the KGC from […]
The political situation in Eastern Europe is deteriorating
According to the study, the economic situation in Eastern Europe deteriorated significantly, down 10 percentage points from the previous quarter. Estimates of the political situation also fell by 9 points. “Russia’s attack on Ukraine has plunged the region into a deep economic and political crisis,” says an ifon researcher. Niklas Potrafke. In contrast, assessments of […]
Why Crimean Tatars are afraid when Russia invades Ukraine
Like Vladimir Putin’s strengths wage a brutal war against Ukraine, the Crimean Tatars living in Russian-occupied Crimea and on the Ukrainian mainland feel particularly threatened by the recent invasion of their historical enemy. Some have promised to defend Ukraine, a country many fled to in 2014 after Putin’s forces invaded the Crimean peninsula and began […]
International Women’s Day celebrates the contribution of women and girls as influencers of climate solutions
During International Women’s Day, during a formal UN event, Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the important role of women and girls in combating climate change. “We need more female environment ministers, business leaders, and presidents and prime ministers. They can get countries to tackle the climate crisis, develop green jobs and build a fairer and more […]
100 masterpieces of Russian literature you should read
From ancient tales to modern novels, we bring you a selection of books that can all be considered timeless classics. Many of them are part of the school program, not only in Russia. 1. The Tale of Igor’s Campaign (1185) W. W. Norton; 1st edition, 1973 This “tale of woe” about Prince Igor’s unsuccessful campaign […]
How Crimea became part of Russia and why it was gifted to Ukraine
Jewish enclave, home of a deported nation, a present for the Ukrainians: The difficult history of Russian Crimea In March, it will be eight years since the day Crimea returned to the Russian Federation. This ended its 60-year history as part of Ukraine, which began, not on February 19, 1954, but a little earlier. What […]
