Russia
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Russia is the world's largest country by area, located primarily in Northern and Central Asia with a portion of its territory in Europe. It is a key economic and political partner of Kyrgyzstan within the EAEU and other regional organizations. Recently it has been mentioned in connection with fuel supply issues that have prompted freight carriers to seek alternative routes through neighboring countries.
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Political scientist: Europe will not be able to fully abandon Russian gas due to a lack of alternatives
Political scientist Ainur Kurmanov believes that Europe will face difficulties in fully abandoning Russian gas, since US gas volumes are insufficient to cover all the continent's needs. He also notes that ordinary consumers are paying for the continued gas purchases by some European countries through higher energy bills.
Russia is not the main engine of Kyrgyzstan's economic success, despite close ties
National Bank Chairman Almaz Baketaev said that despite close economic and cultural ties with Russia, Kyrgyzstan's economic growth does not depend on it. According to him, sanctions against Russia paradoxically gave the country an additional economic impetus.
Fake diploma cost Kyrgyz woman her chance at Russian citizenship
A Kyrgyz national has lost her status as a participant in Russia's state resettlement program after it emerged that she submitted a fake diploma when applying. As a result, her status was annulled and she was banned from long-term entry into the country.
Kyrgyzstan wins silver at World Equestrian Sports Tourism Championship
The first-ever World Championship in equestrian sports tourism in Kyrgyzstan's history has concluded in the town of Cholpon-Ata on the shore of Issyk-Kul. The competition brought together national teams from Russia, Kazakhstan, Germany, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
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