Mariya Petkova
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Past articles by Mariya:
Will Ukraine be the next Chechnya?
Al Jazeera speaks to Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov on the parallels between the Ukraine and Chechnya conflicts. → Read More
What role is Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov playing in Ukraine war?
Chechen forces deployed in Ukraine appear to be more of a ‘PR initiative’ than military utility, analysts say. → Read More
Russia-Ukraine: How will the war end?
What would a de-escalation or an end to the war look like, and what would it mean for the two countries? → Read More
What has Russia gained from five years of fighting in Syria?
Moscow managed to preserve the Syrian regime, but it has failed to achieve all its goals in Syria. → Read More
Bulgaria rocked by protests amid coronavirus fears
Analysts say powerful business interests and 'state capture' have led to the current political crisis. → Read More
Cuba has a history of sending medical teams to nations in crisis
Images of Cuban doctors in virus-hit Italy have drawn attention, highlighting a tradition of medical internationalism. → Read More
Dozens of Bulgarian doctors resign amid COVID-19 crisis
Medical workers cite inadequate protective gear and equipment to treat patients infected with the coronavirus. → Read More
Concern mounts of 'catastrophic' coronavirus outbreak in Syria
Gov't says no cases have been logged but fears grow war-hit country will not be able to cope with a COVID-19 outbreak. → Read More
Tensions escalate in Deraa, 'cradle of the Syrian revolution'
As Syrian government battles opposition in the northwest, clashes erupt in a former opposition stronghold to the south. → Read More
Turkish drones – a 'game changer' in Idlib
Ahead of Erdogan-Putin summit, Syrian opposition forces take strategic Idlib positions backed by Turkish drone power. → Read More
Syria opposition commanders warn of Idlib military escalation
Rising tensions in northwest Syria, where government offensive has displaced over 700,000 civilians since December. → Read More
Idlib IDPs: 'The situation is so bad, it is like Judgement Day'
Lack of humanitarian aid and soaring prices of basic goods may lead to famine in northwest Syria, aid workers warn. → Read More
Why are Iraqi Kurds not taking part in protests?
Anti-government demonstrations have gripped much of Iraq, but streets in Kurdish region have been calm. → Read More
What did Russia get from its KRG gamble?
Energy giant Rosneft struck major deals with Iraq's Kurdish region in 2017. Today, it has yet to cash in on them. → Read More
Anger is simmering among Iraq's Kurdish youth
In Iraq's Kurdish region, a new generation is coming of age which has seen only two parties in power - KDP and PUK. → Read More
Why is oil-rich Kirkuk so poor?
While political parties squabble over power and oil in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, local residents suffer. → Read More
After the Sochi agreement, HTS is facing internal divisions
Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham continues to pose a challenge to Turkey, which has to either disband or attack it. → Read More
Turkey faces prospect of Syrian refugee wave amid currency crisis
At Turkey's southern border, locals fear another wave of refugees could damage the struggling local economy even more. → Read More
Thousands rally against looming offensive on northwest Syria
Opposition-controlled Idlib province sees massive protests, as Turkey announces new meeting between Erdogan and Putin. → Read More
Turkey deploys reinforcements to Syrian border
Troops and tanks amassing along the border with Syria in anticipation of a major offensive and ensuing refugee crisis. → Read More