The Moldovan government’s tense relationship with Moscow is angering a small pro-Russian community in the country’s southwest – adding to fears about Moldova’s stability. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused tensions between Moldova and its Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia to rise dramatically over the past few months. This has …

Eight years ago, Kazakh shrugged off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks suggesting he could pull a Ukraine on Kazakhstan. They did so again in January when Mr. Putin reiterated his denial of Kazakh nation and statehood while Russian troops massed on Ukraine’s border. Today, Kazakhs no longer discount Mr. Putin’s …

The foreign minister of Iran voiced support for the Republic of Azerbaijan’s bid to join the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, saying enlargement of the D-8 and accession of new members would serve as a tool for the realization of its goals. Hossein Amirabdollahian delivered an address via videoconference to …