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Kazakhstan
Astana Denies Russian Claims Tatarstan Drone Attack Launched from Kazakhstan
Skeptical that Ukraine had the ability to strike targets more than 1,200 kilometers away, Russian social media and politicians accused the Kazakhs of facilitating the strikes.
April 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
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.
Nov. 30, 2023
Kazakhstan
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.
Nov. 21, 2023
Kazakhstan
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.
Nov. 16, 2023
Kazakhstan
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.
Nov. 15, 2023
Kazakhstan
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.
Nov. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kazakhstan Cancels Concert of Pro-Invasion Russian Singer
Russian 'star' Leps, who supports war against Ukraine, not welcome in Kazakhstan.
June 20, 2023
War in Ukraine
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.
April 18, 2023
US
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.
Feb. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
Kazakhstan Rejects Criticism of Presidential Election
Kazakhstan has dismissed international criticism of its presidential vote, in which incumbent Kassym-Jomart… - Nov. 22, 2022. By AFP
Nov. 22, 2022
War in Ukraine
Mixed Responses to Kazakh Presidential Election
Kazakhstan's presidential polls, in which incumbent Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a landslide victory… - Nov. 21, 2022. By AFP
Nov. 21, 2022
War in Ukraine
Xi Vows Backing for Kazakhstan
China's President Xi Jinping was in ex-Soviet Kazakhstan on Wednesday, sep. 14, on his first trip abroad… - Sep. 15, 2022. By AFP
Sept. 15, 2022