I take back everything I said about the ex-Soviet states.

Jordan's main focus of attention in its marketing effort are the ex-Soviet states, Europe, and America.

It seems these ex-Soviet states intend to maintain armed forces far larger than any European state.

The ex-Soviet state has seen some liberalising reforms in recent years.

Europe here excludes European Russia and all the ex-Soviet states.

As in all ex-Soviet states, government advice is regarded with suspicion, while civic organizations have credibility.

There are an estimated 4 million illegal immigrants from the ex-Soviet states in Russia.

He does want to promote democracy in the ex-Soviet states.

Because Russia, along with other ex-Soviet states, are sitting on a goldmine of "hot air" carbon credits.

There are also an unknown number in Russia and ex-Soviet states.