Tag: #Central Asia

China Pushes Russia Out of Central Asia's Defense Market: What the Former Soviet Republics Are Buying

Politics 08/28/2026, 05:46

After the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, China sharply increased arms sales to Central Asian countries, pushing Moscow out of a market where it had been the monopolist for decades.

"Adilet" sweeps Kazakhstan's parliament: exit polls record 70–72% of votes with turnout above 74%

Politics 08/24/2026, 10:44

Exit polls record 70–72% of votes for the pro-presidential party "Adilet" in Kazakhstan's snap parliamentary elections. The victory will strengthen Tokayev's control, as he intends to announce a new vice-president candidate within days.

Massive Blackout in Central Asia: How an Accident at Toktogul HPP Paralyzed Power Grids of Four Countries

Incidents 08/14/2026, 19:09

⚡️ A massive blackout swept across Central Asia on August 14. Millions were left without light in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. 🇰🇿 In Almaty, the metro stopped, and water and communication were lost. The Ministry of Energy of the RK cited a "power surge" as the cause. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan confirmed an accident in a neighbor's network. 🇰🇬 Insiders cite the cause: failure of generators at the Toktogul HPP. 🔍 The investigation continues. Experts are sounding the alarm about risks to the region's power system.