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Kazakhstan Pushes Back on Russian Recruitment of Central Asians for its Ukraine War
War in Ukraine
23 hours ago
Kazakhstan Pushes Back on Russian Recruitment of Central Asians for its Ukraine War
The jail sentence handed to a Kazakh volunteer who fought for Wagner in Ukraine may act as a warning to those others from Central Asia who may be persuaded to fight for Russia.
By Kyiv Post
The CSTO: With Friends Like the Kremlin, Who Needs Enemies?
Kazakhstan
Nov. 21, 20:00
ANALYSIS: The CSTO: With Friends Like the Kremlin, Who Needs Enemies?
Armenia’s snubbing of the latest Moscow-led summit may be the first indication that Russia’s allies are beginning to realize that the glue that binds is past its sell-by date.
By Ivana Stradner, Spencer Finley
Russia Demonstrates Avangard Hypersonic Missile – Here’s What You Need to Know
Kazakhstan
Nov. 16, 12:37
ANALYSIS: Russia Demonstrates Avangard Hypersonic Missile – Here’s What You Need to Know
A TV channel owned by the Russian defense ministry showed the nuclear capable Avangard hypersonic ballistic missile being “prepared” for use on its Thursday broadcast.
By Steve Brown
Armenia and Kazakhstan Reveal Cracks in Russian-Led Regional Blocs
Kazakhstan
Nov. 15, 15:53
ANALYSIS: Armenia and Kazakhstan Reveal Cracks in Russian-Led Regional Blocs
Armenia’s snubbing of Moscow-led summits combined with Kazakhstan’s leader’s behavior during President Putin’s recent visit may indicate a fundamental change in the existing power dynamic.
By Steve Brown
Kazakh Leader Bewilders Russian Delegation with Language ‘Power Move’
Kazakhstan
Nov. 10, 12:53
Kazakh Leader Bewilders Russian Delegation with Language ‘Power Move’
Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev closed his speech in Kazakh instead of Russian to the confusion of the visiting Russian delegation as Moscow aimed to cement ties.
By Leo Chiu
Kazakhstan Cancels Concert of Pro-Invasion Russian Singer
War in Ukraine
Jun. 20, 12:48
Kazakhstan Cancels Concert of Pro-Invasion Russian Singer
Russian 'star' Leps, who supports war against Ukraine, not welcome in Kazakhstan.
By AFP
Kazakhstan Investigates 10 of Its Citizens for Fighting in Ukraine
War in Ukraine
Apr. 18, 12:17
Kazakhstan Investigates 10 of Its Citizens for Fighting in Ukraine
Kazakhstan ’s National Security Committee is currently investigating 10 criminal cases regarding its citizens’ alleged participation in Russia’s war on Ukraine.
By Kyiv Post
Blinken Backs Kazakhstan Sovereignty as Ukraine Raises Fears
US
Feb. 28, 10:39
Blinken Backs Kazakhstan Sovereignty as Ukraine Raises Fears
US seeks to weaken Russia's influence in Central Adia by affirming support for the sovereignty of the key state in the region - Kazakhstan.
By AFP
Kazakhstan Rejects Criticism of Presidential Election
War in Ukraine
Nov. 22, 2022
Kazakhstan Rejects Criticism of Presidential Election
Kazakhstan has dismissed international criticism of its presidential vote, in which incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a landslide re-election victory. The foreign ministry said late on Monday th
By AFP
Mixed Responses to Kazakh Presidential Election
War in Ukraine
Nov. 21, 2022
Mixed Responses to Kazakh Presidential Election
Kazakhstan’s presidential polls, in which incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a landslide victory, lacked “competitiveness” and showed the need for reforms, international election monitors said Mo
By AFP
Xi Vows Backing for Kazakhstan
War in Ukraine
Sep. 15, 2022
Xi Vows Backing for Kazakhstan
China’s President Xi Jinping was in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan on Wednesday, sep. 14, on his first trip abroad since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, ahead of a meeting with Russian leader Vladim
By AFP