https://www.rferl.org/z/663 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Kyrgyzstan https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org/z/663 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:03:31 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Armenia is stepping up efforts to pull Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan into an ambitious trade corridor named after US President Donald Trump. While Bishkek has shown enthusiasm and Astana has voiced support, neither has so far committed to the project. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-tripp-trump-route-kazakhstan-kyrgyzstan-russia/33847948.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-tripp-trump-route-kazakhstan-kyrgyzstan-russia/33847948.html Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:34:14 +0200 ArmeniaFeaturesKazakhstanKyrgyzstanThe Rundown Stories An unfinished stadium in Bishkek played host to an Olympic-scale opening of the sixth World Nomad Games as world leaders -- barring one notable exception -- networked in the stands. https://www.rferl.org/a/world-nomad-games-politics-fireworks-opening-ceremone/33844714.html https://www.rferl.org/a/world-nomad-games-politics-fireworks-opening-ceremone/33844714.html Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:05:55 +0200 Photo GalleriesNewsArmeniaBelarusIranKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaUkraineUzbekistanPhoto GalleriesThe Rundown Stories The Shanghai Cooperation Organization turns 25 at a moment of extraordinary tension embroiling several of the regional security group’s most prominent members. For China, Russia, Iran, and others, it may be less about substance than a show of influence and independence in the face of the West. https://www.rferl.org/a/shanghai-security-rifts-show-russia-china-iran-west/33844272.html https://www.rferl.org/a/shanghai-security-rifts-show-russia-china-iran-west/33844272.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:12:44 +0200 FeaturesBelarusIranKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanUzbekistanPakistanChina In EurasiaThe Rundown StoriesChina Facing increasing confrontations with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin looks eastward to restore his country's standing in the region at a major summit in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital. https://www.rferl.org/a/bishkek-kyrgyz-sco-putin-russia-china-iran-summit/33843584.html https://www.rferl.org/a/bishkek-kyrgyz-sco-putin-russia-china-iran-summit/33843584.html Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:43:24 +0200 NewsArmeniaKyrgyzstanRussiaUkraineThe Rundown Stories Central Asia has lots to attract tourists but it’s difficult getting around. Efforts to make it easier for tourists to cross borders have been proposed -- but there are substantial obstacles. https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-seeks-open-borders-security-fears/33842373.html https://www.rferl.org/a/central-asia-seeks-open-borders-security-fears/33842373.html Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:44:02 +0200 FeaturesKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistan UzbekistanThe Rundown Stories Armenia and other countries bordering Russia took in many Russians dodging the draft in 2022-23 and now, amid growing fears of a new mobilization to boost a military depleted by the war on Ukraine, there are some indications that the numbers of Russians coming to Armenia are again rising. https://www.rferl.org/a/mobilization-migration-russians-fleeing-amid-fears-draft/33835551.html https://www.rferl.org/a/mobilization-migration-russians-fleeing-amid-fears-draft/33835551.html Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:15 +0200 RussiaFeaturesArmeniaGeorgiaKyrgyzstanRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russia is proposing an overhaul of its foreign-worker recruitment system in 2027, tying migrants to specific employers, jobs, and regions. Experts warn that tighter rules could worsen labor shortages and push more migrants into informal employment. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-migrant-worker-rules-central-asia-uzbekistan-tajikistan/33831461.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-migrant-worker-rules-central-asia-uzbekistan-tajikistan/33831461.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:34:08 +0200 RussiaFeaturesKazakhstanKyrgyzstanTajikistanTurkmenistan UzbekistanThe Rundown Stories Months of Ukrainian attacks on targets ranging from energy infrastructure to online retailers deep inside Russia have prompted moves to seek relief by relocating some facilities to Kazakhstan, which has tried to balance its ties to Moscow with a desire to remain neutral on the Ukraine war. https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-russia-wildberries-oil-ukraine-neutrality/33826004.html https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-russia-wildberries-oil-ukraine-neutrality/33826004.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:25:53 +0200 News AnalysisKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaTajikistanTurkmenistan UkraineUzbekistanThe Rundown Stories