Finland said on Wednesday it had decided to keep its eastern border against neighbouring Russia closed until further notice.

John Feng is Newsweek's contributing editor for Asia ... newsweek.com Russia's defense ministry has denied claims that Ukraine advanced into its Belgorod Oblast after launching a cross-border ...

The EU and Central Asia have agreed to upgrade their relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Details of the ...

But Russia has retaken a swath of territory inside Kursk in recent weeks, pushing Ukrainian forces closer towards the border ... 9:45 AM UTC · Updated ago Asia Pacificcategory Hong Kong's ...

Like Ukraine, the former Soviet states of Central Asia could soon face Russian incursions if the West continues to let Putin ...

Ivan Nechepurenko covers Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the countries of the Caucasus, and Central Asia. He is based in Moscow.

A Region of Unclaimed Riches Central Asia has emerged as a critical battleground for global powers, each seeking control over its vast energy resources, strategic location, and rare minerals. The ...

The EU proclaimed a "new era" in ties with Central Asia on Friday at a major summit in Uzbekistan, as Brussels presses its ...

The opening of Armenia’s borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan will bring Europe and Central Asia closer together and become a “game changer” for the European Union, President of the European Commission ...