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In Kazakhstan, Russia Looms Large Over World War II Commemorations

The 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II has brought up complicated questions about Russian influence and colonialism.

‘Hey, Russians’: In Kazakhstan, a Popular Satirist Battles ‘Russophobia’ Charges

Whether Russia had a hand in it or not, Temirlan Ensebek's trial has become one of Kazakhstan's highest-profile political cases in recent years.

Kazakh Oil Exports Expected to Drop After Ukrainian Drones Attack Pipeline in Southern Russia

Russia’s state pipeline operator Transneft said repair work on the pipeline could take two months, with exports from Kazakhstan falling by 30%.

Chechen Domestic Violence Survivor Briefly Detained in Kazakhstan, Activists Say

Elza Soltayeva was reportedly taken to a police station in western Kazakhstan after officers demanded she speak with her relatives.

Russia Says It Wasn’t Granted Access to Debris From Azerbaijani Plane Crash

Kazakhstan’s Transportation Ministry earlier published preliminary findings of its investigation into the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.

Azerbaijani Plane Headed for Russia Likely Damaged By 'External Objects' Before Crash – Probe

The preliminary report published by Kazakh authorities did not identify the reason why the plane went off course.

Kazakhstan Denies Leaked Transcript Came From Downed Azerbaijani Plane’s Flight Recorder

“There’s a big difference between what was published and the contents of the black box,” Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev said...

Russian Missile Shot Down Azerbaijani Passenger Plane – Reports

Azerbaijani officials told local media they believe a Russian Pantsir-S air defense system fired on the aircraft as it approached Grozny.

38 Killed After Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan

The plane was flying from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s republic of Chechnya when it crashed early Wednesday.

China Gains Foothold in Kazakh Uranium Mining as Russia’s Rosatom Sells Stakes

Uranium One Group sold 49.99% of its shares in Kazakhstan to Astana Mining Company, whose parent company is China’s State Nuclear Uranium Resources Development...

opinion Madi Kapparov

Kazakhstan Must Break Free From its Economic Alliance With Russia

The Eurasian Economic Union means Kazakhstan suffers from the sanctions on Russia and even inadvertently funds the war. It's time to leave.

Putin Arrives in Kazakhstan for CSTO Security Summit

Ukraine is expected to be a central topic during Thursday’s summit, where Putin will join leaders from other CSTO member states to discuss security.

Russia Restricts Fruit, Vegetable Imports From Kazakhstan

Rosselkhoznadzor said Kazakhstan’s competent authorities “failed to take measures to ensure the phytosanitary safety of [products sent to] Russian...

Russian Cosmonauts Return to Earth After Record ISS Stay

Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub spent 374 days in low-Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station, the longest-ever continuous stay there.

Putin, Xi Vie for Influence at Central Asian Summit

The nine-member Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which encompasses a vast stretch of the globe from Moscow to Beijing, includes around half the...

Aral Sea Disaster Stunts Youth Development – Study

Scientists found that the polluted environment where the Aral Sea once stood has disrupted the endocrine status of young people living nearby.

opinion Zarina Akhmatova

How the Shocking Killing of an Ex-Minister’s Wife Is Forcing Change in Kazakhstan

Passing new legislation against domestic violence is a crucial step in tackling Kazakhstan’s patriarchal society head-on.

What's Causing Russia's Record Floods?

Above-average snowfall followed by a rapid spring thaw, a warmer planet and human influences have all played a role in the current crisis.

2 Kazakhs Killed in Russian Anti-Terror Operation

Moscow claims that it prevented an attack against a synagogue in the Russian capital.

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Ukrainian Ambassador to Kazakhstan

The case against Pyotr Vrublevsky is linked to remarks he made in 2022, saying that Ukrainian soldiers should “kill as many Russians as possible.”

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