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Oliver Fisk

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The Mystery of Kyrgyzstan’s Newly Launched Satellite(s)

At first glance, the story of Kyrgyzstan’s satellite launch seemed like a genuine achievement. Then the story changed.

12.10.2026 10

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Oliver Fisk

‘Small-Yurt Diplomacy’ Prevails at Kyrgyzstan’s World Nomad Games

This year, as Kyrgyzstan was busy showcasing its culture to the world, foreign countries were competing for the attention of locals.

14.09.2026 10

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Oliver Fisk

As the World Nomad Games Come Home, Japarov Expands Kyrgyzstan’s National Story

The opening of the games coincided with Kyrgyzstan's 35th independence anniversary and a major Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

01.09.2026 20

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Oliver Fisk

When Is a Central Asian Leaders Summit Not a Summit?

The latest gathering of Central Asian leaders, plus Azerbaijan’s president, saw the signing of a declaration, but the “C5” have not quite become...

11.08.2026 20

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Oliver Fisk

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Grit Their Teeth Amid Growing Central Asian Fuel Crisis

With Ukrainian drone attacks putting the pinch on Russia’s oil industry, the Central Asian region faces a fuel crisis too.

14.07.2026 20

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Oliver Fisk

Anti-War Orthodox Priest Arrested in Kazakhstan to Face Forced Psychiatric Treatment

Hieromonk Iakov Vorontsov, arrested on drug-related charges after attempting to establish a non-Moscow aligned Orthodox church in Kazakhstan, now...

29.05.2026 40

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