The Ukrainian construction association “Interbudmontazh”, specializing in the construction of tunnels and subways, has begun construction of a system of underground drainage collectors in Ashgabat, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reports. According to Arslan Amangeldiyev, Chief Engineer of the Ashgabat City municipality, the aim of the new project’s engineering structures is to ensure that ground water […]
China’s 12-point formula for Ukraine calls for immediate start of peace talks, impartial and just resolution of humanitarian crisis
China has presented a 12-point formula for steering the situation in Ukraine toward peace. The formula draws the attention of the world community to the humanitarian crisis and the need to address it urgently. The peace formula of China says that there should be respect for the sovereignty of all the countries, refrainment from the […]
Turkmenistan to enhance logistics cooperation with a number of countries
The Association “Turkmen Logistics” is going to establish partnership ties with a number of foreign countries. “Work continues on setting up mutually beneficial cooperation with relevant associations and unions of countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Romania, Germany, and other European and Asian countries”, wrote Rustam Seyidov, Deputy Chairman of the Association “Turkmen Logistics” […]
Turkmenistan will send humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Turkmenistan will send humanitarian aid to Ukraine before the end of this month. This was announced by the foreign office of Turkmenistan on 26 April 2022. The aid cargo will consist of medicines and medical products and supplies, and textiles. /// nCa, 27 April 2022
OIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Islamabad
Elvira Kadyrova On 22-23 March 2022, Pakistan hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad. The theme of the Ministerial Conference was: ‘Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development’. Foreign Ministers and high-level dignitaries from OIC Member and Observer States are attended the CFM. […]
Global impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Tariq Saeedi Russia has recognized the breakaway regions of Ukraine and ordered the deployment of ‘peacekeeping forces’ there. The west has responded with sanctions, promising to slap more sanctions. The problem here is that Russia is not just any other country. It is 11% of the total land mass of the world and spans 11 […]
Ukraine Quandary – Part 6 – Non one cared for peace
Tariq Saeedi It could have been solved simply and peacefully but the horns that were locked superfluously, could not be unlocked in amicable manner. Russia has recognized the breakaway regions of Ukraine and decided to send its ‘peacekeeping forces’ there. The west has started to slap sanctions and Russia thinks it is prepared to deal […]
Ukraine Quandary – Part 4 – A recklessly honest admiral and a cautiously shifting Europe
Tariq Saeedi Biden wants Putin to start the war and Putin responds by increasing the pressure without firing the opening shot. It is a game of nerves – at least for now. Biden has started deploying American soldiers in Europe. This is posturing into blind alley. In the larger scheme of things, will the American […]
Ukraine Quandary – Part 3 – A promise that looked like a Gentleman’s word in 1990
Tariq Saeedi Putin’s anger stems from his belief that a promise was broken that led to the eastward expansion of NATO. The map here shows how the alliance has acquired 14 new members since then: © Transnational.live Putin’s claim is contested on several grounds but the fact remains that there was certainly the verbal assurance […]
Ukraine Quandary – Part 2 – Ukraine talks sense
Tariq Saeedi While the USA, in the traditions of Empires on their way out, wants a war, does Ukraine also want a war? Is Ukraine eager to let the USA ignite an inferno on the Ukrainian territory? Will Ukraine be happy to serve as the battleground for a futile war between Russia and the West, […]
Ukraine Quandary – Part 1 – This is Déjà vu
Tariq Saeedi This is Déjà vu. —- As if we are still in 2002-2003 and the USA and its allies are diligently building false grounds to invade Iraq. Why the Ukraine story of today is so similar to Iraq story of two decades ago? Let’s recall briefly what happened in the run up to the […]
Did Blinken just acknowledge American role in Kazakhstan unrest?
Tariq Saeedi US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, had a telephone conversation with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi on 6 January 2022. According to the official website of the US Department of State, the below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Mukhtar […]
Russia-Ukraine spat – As explained by Putin
President Putin of Russia addressed his annual press conference on 23 December 2021. One of the issues he explained in detail was the current spat between Russia and Ukraine. Three media outlets – NTV, Sky News, and Ekho Moskvy – asked related questions. Here are the questions and answers: NTV Dmitry Peskov: I see NTV, […]
Ambassador Maiko on Ukraine’s chances to re-enter the list of top foreign trade partners of Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova A proactive position, harnessing friendly ties and fundamentally new approaches could pave the way for Ukraine to re-join the list of the major foreign economic partners of Turkmenistan and revive energy cooperation with this Central Asian country. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkmenistan Viktor Maiko reflected on the existing opportunities in his article, […]
Congratulatory Letter to the newly elected President of Ukraine
On the 1st of May 2019, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has sent a congratulatory letter to the newly elected President of Ukraine Vladimir Aleksandrovich Zelenskiy on his election to the high state post.
Поздравительное письмо избранному Президенту Украины
1 мая 2019 года Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов направил официальное поздравительное письмо избранному Президенту Украины Владимиру Александровичу Зеленскому по случаю избрания на высший государственный пост.
Debaltsevo
The Recalcitrant Hippy Debaltsevo, is a quiet little town of 30,000 souls, very clean; with lovely architecture dating back to its founding in 1878 when a Railway station was opened there. Good jobs, schools, hospitals; a great place to raise the kids. More than half of all Americans, live in a town… just like it. […]
We Didn’t Get Here By Accident
The Recalcitrant Hippy The Ukraine crisis started on Nov. 21, 2013; today we have a cease fire agreement. President Viktor Yanukovych had refused to sign a free-trade agreement with the European Union which included the same austerity measures that have nearly destroyed Greece. It was not in Ukraine’s best interest and Moscow was proposing a […]
Gaia Weeps for Donbass
The Recalcitrant Hippy The putsch regime in Kiev is using the military to pursue the oligarchs financial ambitions of global hegemony. The German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung, warned this week that: “US arms supplies to Ukraine would be a declaration of war against Moscow.” A Russian military expert, Yevgeny Buchinsky, was quoted as saying that if […]
Russia-Ukraine deal: Connotations for Central Asia – Part Four
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 26 Dec—If ‘the west’ is a myth, what is reality? The reality is what Machiavelli pointed out long ago: permanent interests In fact, Machiavelli is in need of correction – instead of permanent interests we just need to talk of interests, permanent or temporary. Except for the need for survival, peace and […]
Russia-Ukraine deal: Connotations for Central Asia – Part Three
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 24 Dec—The Russian bailout package with the $15 billion bond purchase and immense discount on gas price at its core, translates into one life-size message for the so-called ‘west’: You are damned if Yanukovych falls and you are damned if he doesn’t. The current gas sale-purchase agreement between Russia and Ukraine will […]
Russia-Ukraine deal: Connotations for Central Asia – Part Two
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 23 Dec—Whether we equate it with Karate or Chess, the Russian bailout package for Ukraine is a brilliant move. Europe now finds itself between a hard place and Putin. We shall return to it later. For now let’s look at the gas deal. Heavy discount on gas Gazprom agreed to slash gas […]
Russia-Ukraine deal: Connotations for Central Asia – Part One
Tariq Saeedi Ashgabat, 20 Dec—Russia and Ukraine signed 15 bilateral documents Tuesday (17 Dec). If good sense can somehow prevail on all sides, the net impact would be entirely positive for all players – a win-win situation albeit different players taking home unequal slices of win. The Moscow-Kiev deal includes the bailout package for Ukraine, […]
Российско-Украинские договоренности: значение для Центральной Азии – Часть Четвертая
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 26 декабря— Если «Запад» является мифом , то что такое реальность? Реальность это постоянные интересы. Об этом говорил еще Макиавелли. На самом деле, Макиавелли нуждается в поправке – вместо постоянных интересов, нам просто нужно говорить об интересах, постоянных или временных. За исключением необходимости выживания, мира и роста, трудно указать другие постоянные интересы. […]
Российско-Украинские договоренности: значение для Центральной Азии – Часть Третья
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 24 декабря—Российский пакет помощи Украине, выражающийся в 15 млрд. долл. США выкупленных облигаций, и огромные скидки на поставки газа, по своей сути, служат сообщением для так называемого «запада»: Будьте вы прокляты, если Янукович падет, и будьте вы прокляты, даже если он не падет. Действующее соглашение газа купли-продажи между Россией и Украиной потеряет […]
Российско-Украинские договоренности: значение для Центральной Азии – Часть Вторая
Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 23 декабря—Сравним ли мы этот шаг с приемом в каратэ или с партией в шахматы, но российский пакет помощи для Украины является блестящим ходом. Европа сейчас находится между наковальней и Путиным. Мы еще вернемся к этому позже. Сейчас давайте рассмотрим газовую сделку между Россией и Украиной. Крупные скидки на поставку газа Газпром […]
Российско-Украинские договоренности: значение для Центральной Азии – Часть Первая
[Backlog post] Тарик Саиди Ашхабад, 20 декабря—Во вторник 17 декабря Россия и Украина подписали 15 двусторонних документов. Если здравый смысл каким-либо образом преобладает со всех сторон, чистое воздействие окажется полностью положительным для всех игроков -беспроигрышная ситуация хотя и разных игроков, получающих неравные ломтики победы. Договоренности между Москвой и Киевом предполагают оказание финансовой помощи Украине, существенные […]
УКРАИНА ПРЕДСТАВИТ ВЫСШЕЕ ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ НА МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЙ ВЫСТАВКЕ В ТУРКМЕНИСТАНЕ
[Backlog post — Press release received on 6 November 2013] Ашхабад, 12-14 ноября – Украинская делегация впервые представит образовательную экспозицию “Education in Ukraine” в рамках международной выставки и научной конференции «Образование, спорт и туризм в Эпоху Счастья и Могущества», которая проводится при поддержке Министерства образования Туркменистана, Государственного комитета Туркменистана по туризму, Государственного комитета Туркменистана по […]