Commonwealth of Independent States.
regional organisation whose participating countries are former Soviet Republics
- Reports this week
- 3
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 55
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Middle East conflict adds further regional uncertainty, while the ongoing war in Ukraine affects regional stability.Well supported9 reports
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KASE launched its first SOLZ_KZ ETF while Kazakhstan promoted Solana ecosystem activities and signed a cooperation memo with Hong Kong.Some support2 reports
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Turkmenistan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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CIS members were recognized as neutral by the UN, and Turkmenistan was designated as an associate member of the CIS.Some support1 report
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Armenia confirmed its membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Independent States, alongside an announcement regarding a commemorative coin.Some support1 report
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The CIS Economic Council met in Ashgabat on September 11, 2026.Some support1 report
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Amidst the decline of US influence, Russia is successfully advising CIS nations to pursue economic collaboration through the Belt and Road Initiative, while discouraging ties with the EU.Some support1 report
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CIS and CSTO members discuss expanding collective security and economic cooperation regarding Afghanistan's governance and trade.Some support1 report
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A committee involved in the CIS council session is meeting in Moscow, with Nikol Pashinyan's context relevant.Some support1 report
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The Kremlin issued a warning regarding the potential for large-scale conflict to emerge across the Eurasian continent.Some support1 report
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Ukraine exited CIS agreements, with Sadyr Japarov consenting to the move on September 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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India participates in SCO summit in Bishkek, alongside CIS representatives and leaders like Aliyev from Belarus.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Uzbekistan and Pakistan are exploring cooperation in digital economy and IT services, aiming to use CIS markets as a gateway.Some support2 reports
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Lithuania is examining the appointment of Juras Taminskas as Minister of Transport against national security interests.Some support2 reports
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SCAT, based in Shimkent, serves destinations in Central Asia and the CIS, and has ordered more B737-8s from Boeing.Some support1 report
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CIS is exploring the revival of historic land routes and alternative connectivity to unlock new trade opportunities via Chabahar Port.Some support1 report
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Reports that Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus are among the least safe destinations within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).Some support2 reports
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CIS members are actively reducing their reliance on the US dollar.Some support1 report
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Russian security services warned of clandestine terrorist networks in CIS countries and cooperated with Uzbek services to prevent attacks.Well supported4 reports
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Danone operates as a market in Africa, CIS, North America, the Middle East, and Europe.Some support1 report
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Armenia continues to function within the EAEU structure while also serving in the capacity of CIS Secretary General.Some support1 report
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A licensing agreement covering multiple international markets was announced involving Central America, the Caribbean, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.Some support1 report
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Russian official Anton Alikhanov conducted a courtesy call in Indonesia on June 1st, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in industry and expanding trade access.Some support1 report
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A Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meeting was held in Astana, involving Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Azerbaijan.Some support1 report
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Russia and Turkmenistan discussed their strategic partnership at the CIS Heads of Government Council in Ashgabat.Some support1 report
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The 8th EPC summit was held in Yerevan, marking the first high-level talks between Armenia and the European Union regarding its strategic future.Well supported7 reports
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FSB officials during a CIS meeting warned of aggressive actions against Iran and a broader Western war.Some support1 report
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Malicious syndicates concentrated in CIS and Indonesia are utilizing Bitcoin as a macroeconomic anchor for reserves.Some support1 report
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Abbas Araghchi traveled to Doha for talks involving the Commonwealth of Independent States and Azerbaijan.Some support1 report
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Actions of Western intelligence agencies risk CIS member states. Western agencies plan to use Daesh against Iran.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Head of the SSS of the Republic of Azerbaijan participated in the CIS security council meeting held in Russia's Irkutsk region on May 27, 2026.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Around Commonwealth of Independent States this week
News at the entities that move Commonwealth of Independent States most-
Azerbaijan StructuralArmenian elections bolster pro-EU trajectory, prompting Russian opposition and EU counter-pressure against Moscow's economic tactics.Moves Commonwealth of Independent States
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Armenia StructuralHayk Konjoryan was confirmed as a Deputy Speaker in the National Assembly of Armenia.Moves Commonwealth of Independent States
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Belt and Road Initiative OperationalKazakhstan is deepening its cooperation with China, leveraging its location as a key transit hub for rail trade and integrating into the Belt and Road strategy.Moves Commonwealth of Independent States
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Europe StructuralThe European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Moves Commonwealth of Independent States
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Turkmenistan StructuralDiscussions on infrastructure connecting Central Asia and bilateral trade reaching $2.2 billion in 2025 involving Turkmenistan and Türkiye.Moves Commonwealth of Independent States
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Kazakhstan StructuralQazaqGaz is managing centralized gas infrastructure and exploring opportunities for technology cooperation and market access.Moves Commonwealth of Independent States
Connections
The 35 strongest of 55, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Azerbaijan Structural
Azerbaijan is a member state of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Turkmenistan Structural
Turkmenistan is a formal member or associate member of the Commonwealth of Independent States and actively participates in its regional cooperation.
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Armenia Structural
Armenia maintains formal membership in the Commonwealth of Independent States, resulting in ongoing institutional interaction.
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Belt and Road Initiative Operational
The relationship is characterized by mutual economic collaboration, where CIS nations actively benefit from and welcome BRI projects.
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Europe Structural
CIS nations function as a critical geopolitical and resource base for Europe, notably supplying 40% of its imported uranium.
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Alexander Bortnikov Operational
they act on each other directly
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Kazakhstan Structural
Kazakhstan maintains formal membership status and participates in the organizational activities of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Kyrgyzstan Structural
CIS collects and publishes retail trade data for Kyrgyzstan, which functions as a distribution partner country within the CIS framework.
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United Nations Structural
The United Nations formally recognized the CIS and subsequently tracked and lowered its economic growth forecasts.
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Sergey Lebedev Structural
Sergey Lebedev serves in the formal capacity of CIS Secretary General.
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Chery Holding Structural
Chery Holding (via Geely Holding) relies strategically on the existence and context of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Belarus Structural
Belarus is a formal member state participating in the collective body of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Ali Naghiyev Operational
they act on each other directly
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Cadastre Committee Structural
The Cadastre Committee functions as a participating body within the council structure of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Moldova Structural
Moldova maintains its formal membership status within the Commonwealth of Independent States, though facing external pressures.
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Alexander Lukashevich Shared context
The leader operates within the geopolitical context of the Commonwealth of Independent States, which is viewed as a necessary backdrop for his political actions.
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Uzbekistan Operational
Uzbekistan functions as a key market and distribution partner for CIS market access and IT exports.
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Central Asia Structural
Central Asia functions as a member within the post-Soviet institutional framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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SCAT Shared context
SCAT operates within the geographical and political context of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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US Dollar (Next day) Operational
CIS members are actively reducing their economic dependence on the US Dollar.
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Nvidia Shared context
Nvidia's technology is utilized to power AI infrastructure within the CIS region.
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Ashgabat Shared context
The CIS Economic Council held a meeting in Ashgabat, establishing a functional locational link.
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Indonesia Operational
The relationship involves expanding trade access to non-traditional markets.
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American Airlines Shared context
American Airlines provides flight service to destinations within the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Middle East Shared context
The CIS is viewed as a potential geopolitical entity whose future orientation is influenced by the backdrop of the Middle East region.
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Bangladesh Shared context
Bangladesh seeks geopolitical partners and context within the CIS bloc to diversify its foreign policy.
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Federal Security Service Shared context
The evidence suggests that the Federal Security Service operates within the geopolitical context of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Collective Security Treaty Organization Operational
The entities are observed competing within the context of expanding collective security formats.
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Moscow Shared context
The Commonwealth of Independent States Council is scheduled to meet in Moscow.
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Bishkek Shared context
The CIS representative is utilizing Bishkek as the location for the SCO summit.
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Siemens Shared context
Siemens operates within the context of automation and digitalization trends in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Astana Shared context
The Commonwealth of Independent States held a meeting in Astana.
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America Operational
US geopolitical influence is observed to be waning, which benefits the strategic positioning of the CIS.
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Mikhail Mishustin Operational
Mishustin attended the CIS Heads of Government Council meeting in Ashgabat.
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Kremlin Shared context
Both the Kremlin and the Commonwealth of Independent States are mentioned in the context of large-scale conflict in Eurasia.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- Kazakhstan and Russia are now recognized as principal partners of Uzbekistan.
- High-level talks regarding the upcoming CIS summit and Central Asia meetings involving Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
- KASE launched its first SOLZ_KZ ETF while Kazakhstan promoted Solana ecosystem activities and signed a cooperation memo with Hong Kong.
- CIS members were recognized as neutral by the UN, and Turkmenistan was designated as an associate member of the CIS.
- Armenia confirmed its membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Independent States, alongside an announcement regarding a commemorative coin.
- The CIS Economic Council met in Ashgabat on September 11, 2026.
- Amidst the decline of US influence, Russia is successfully advising CIS nations to pursue economic collaboration through the Belt and Road Initiative, while discouraging ties with the EU.
- CIS and CSTO members discuss expanding collective security and economic cooperation regarding Afghanistan's governance and trade.
- A committee involved in the CIS council session is meeting in Moscow, with Nikol Pashinyan's context relevant.
- The Kremlin issued a warning regarding the potential for large-scale conflict to emerge across the Eurasian continent.
- Ukraine exited CIS agreements, with Sadyr Japarov consenting to the move on September 3, 2026.
August 2026
6 events- Turkmenistan is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
- India participates in SCO summit in Bishkek, alongside CIS representatives and leaders like Aliyev from Belarus.
- Uzbekistan and Pakistan are exploring cooperation in digital economy and IT services, aiming to use CIS markets as a gateway.
- Lithuania is examining the appointment of Juras Taminskas as Minister of Transport against national security interests.
- SCAT, based in Shimkent, serves destinations in Central Asia and the CIS, and has ordered more B737-8s from Boeing.
- CIS is exploring the revival of historic land routes and alternative connectivity to unlock new trade opportunities via Chabahar Port.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
14 events- The Middle East conflict adds further regional uncertainty, while the ongoing war in Ukraine affects regional stability.
- Russian security services warned of clandestine terrorist networks in CIS countries and cooperated with Uzbek services to prevent attacks.
- Danone operates as a market in Africa, CIS, North America, the Middle East, and Europe.
- Armenia continues to function within the EAEU structure while also serving in the capacity of CIS Secretary General.
- A licensing agreement covering multiple international markets was announced involving Central America, the Caribbean, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
- Russian official Anton Alikhanov conducted a courtesy call in Indonesia on June 1st, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in industry and expanding trade access.
- A Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meeting was held in Astana, involving Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Azerbaijan.
- Russia and Turkmenistan discussed their strategic partnership at the CIS Heads of Government Council in Ashgabat.
- The 8th EPC summit was held in Yerevan, marking the first high-level talks between Armenia and the European Union regarding its strategic future.
- FSB officials during a CIS meeting warned of aggressive actions against Iran and a broader Western war.
- Malicious syndicates concentrated in CIS and Indonesia are utilizing Bitcoin as a macroeconomic anchor for reserves.
- Abbas Araghchi traveled to Doha for talks involving the Commonwealth of Independent States and Azerbaijan.
- Actions of Western intelligence agencies risk CIS member states. Western agencies plan to use Daesh against Iran.
- The Head of the SSS of the Republic of Azerbaijan participated in the CIS security council meeting held in Russia's Irkutsk region on May 27, 2026.