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Putin makes first trip abroad since ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan, visiting abroad for the first time since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him in March.
World • 12 Oct 23

Kyrgyzstan president resigns, ends post-election crisis

Kyrgyzstan's President Sooronbay Jeenbekov resigned today, saying he wanted to bring an end to the crisis sparked by disputed parliamentary elections earlier this month.
World • 15 Oct 20

Kyrgyzstan prime minister resigns amid post-vote chaos

Kyrgyzstan's prime minister Kubatbek Boronov has resigned after widespread unrest pushed the country's electoral body to cancel the results of Sunday's parliament elections.
World • 06 Oct 20

Briton faces jail for insulting Kyrgyz delicacy

A British man working at a Canadian-owned gold mine in Kyrgyzstan could face up to five years in jail for comparing a local delicacy to a horse penis, officials have said.
News • 04 Jan 16

Russia unable to finance Kyrgyzstan power projects

Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev has said Russia would no longer be able to finance two previously agreed hydroelectric power projects in Kyrgyzstan, its close Central Asian ally.
Business • 24 Dec 15

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