SEPT. 24 2010 (The Conway Bulletin) — Despite indications that a deal had been made, Kyrgyzstan and Russia failed to finalise an agreement to allow Russian military bases to remain in Kyrgyzstan. However, both sides said it was only a matter of time before a new deal, expected to allow the bases to remain for another 49 years, was signed.

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(News report from Issue No. 9, published on Sept. 30 2010)

SEPT. 23 2010 (The Conway Bulletin) — Russia and Kyrgyzstan have agreed a new deal to keep four Russian military bases in the country, RIA Novosti news agency quoted a senior Russian military officer as saying. RIA Novosti did not give details but said it will be signed on Sept. 24. The United States also has a base in Kyrgyzstan.

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(News report from Issue No. 8, published on Sept. 23 2010)

SEPT. 14 2010 (The Conway Bulletin) — Kyrgyzstan and Russia moved towards a deal to allow Russian military bases to remain in the country for 49 years, Russia’s Kommersant newspaper reported. It said Kyrgyzstan wanted to be paid with weapons but AP quoted the Kyrgyz defence minister saying Russia’s rent may quadruple to $18m a year.

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(News report from Issue No. 7, published on Sept. 16 2010)