Mansur Mirovalev

Religion20 Jan 2019 13:16 GMT

Despite threats reportedly growing, fewer than 100 of 12,000 Russia-affiliated parishes have joined the new church.

Crimea26 Nov 2018 18:12 GMT

President Poroshenko's proposal for 30 day imposition of martial law approved by Ukrainian parliament.

ISIS/ISIL21 Aug 2018 10:41 GMT

Analysts say opposition is purged in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan whenever there is a perceived threat.

The Far Right26 Jul 2018 08:41 GMT

Despite a minuscule parliamentary presence, Ukraine's far right has become a visible and dreaded political force.

Russia06 Jun 2018 20:57 GMT

Unlike the West, Russia does not want the Kim Jong-un regime to collapse - or change at all.

Media01 Jun 2018 20:33 GMT

The fake killing of the Russian reporter in Kiev amazed and polarised his peers and politicians in Russia and Ukraine.

Crimea18 Feb 2018 04:58 GMT

Crimean Tatars fear the Kremlin, after annexation, is chipping away at identity of the 250,000-strong Muslim ethnicity.

Ukraine02 Feb 2018 12:01 GMT

Crimean Tatar leaders say they fear another pro-Russian crackdown on the persecuted Muslim community.

Russia31 Dec 2017 11:37 GMT

A 46-year old with no chance of winning the presidency has announced her bid, and she wants to get tough on fighters.

Russia24 Dec 2017 09:53 GMT

Although they have been labelled a blue-collar workforce, many Central Asians work as engineers, doctors and scholars.