Impact of Greek crisis on Kazakhstan
Kazakh experts have shared their opinions about the effect of the Greek debt crisis on Kazakhstan’s economy.
Greece: IMF says payment delays no help to nations in crisis
The International Monetary Fund said that allowing a borrower to delay repayment, as Greece has requested, is generally ineffective in helping a country overcome crisis.
Eurozone refuses Greek bailout extension, more talks Wednesday
Eurozone finance ministers declined to extend Greece's bailout Tuesday hours before its expiry and a possible IMF default.
Ireland says door remains open for Greece debt talks
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said that Greece can still return to negotiations with its international creditors to avert a default and possible exit from the euro.
Moscow hopes Brussels will avoid 'negative scenarios' over Greece: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed the hope that Brussels would avoid "negative scenarios" over Greece amid fears that the country is heading for a eurozone exit.
Greek PM calls referendum on bailout for July 5
Greece will hold a referendum on July 5 on the outcome of negotiations with its international creditors taking place in Brussels.
Japan PM calls on Putin to work towards Ukraine peace
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to play a constructive role in finding "peaceful and diplomatic solutions" to the crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine rebels train child soldiers in the making
He is only 14 but already knows how to assemble a Kalashnikov rifle. Denis is a child soldier in the making.
Russian clash with West a ruse to keep elite in power: dissident
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has no short term solution and is part of a fabricated conflict with the West to distract everyday Russians from corruption and incompetence.
Kerry urges Lavrov to respect Ukraine ceasefire
Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday pressed his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to ensure that Moscow respects the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine.
US envoy meets Poroshenko as concerns for Ukraine grow
Washington's UN ambassador met with Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko at a time of renewed hostilities with pro-Russian fightersю
G7 summit opens with tough line on Ukraine
The leaders of Germany and the United States hammered home a tough line on Russia as they kicked off a G7 summit dominated by crises in Ukraine and Greece.
Merkel, Obama: Russia sanctions to stay until Ukraine truce implemented
US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Western sanctions must remain in place against Russia until it complies with a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.
Poroshenko warns of 'colossal threat' of new Ukraine fighting
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warned of a "colossal threat" of renewed fighting with pro-Russian rebels after a surge in violence that left at least 26 people dead.
Kazakhstan Foreign Minister tags crisis in Ukraine anomaly
Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Idrissov said that the conflict in Ukraine was an anomaly.
Kremlin accuses Ukrainian army of 'provocative actions'
The Kremlin accused Ukrainian forces of "provocative actions" as fresh clashes flared in east Ukraine after Kiev said pro-Moscow rebels had launched a new assault.
Ex pro-Putin Internet troll seeks to expose Kremlin 'propaganda factory'
A Russian freelance journalist who claims she went undercover as a pro-government Internet troll says she is suing her former employer in a bid to expose the workings of the Kremlin's online army.
Germany's Steinmeier warns situation in Ukraine turning 'fragile'
Germany's foreign minister warned that the situation in Ukraine's separatist east was turning more "fragile".
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are best prepared for economic shocks: Kelimbetov
According to the Central Bank Governor Kairat Kelimbetov, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are best prepared for global economic shocks among all post-Soviet countries apart from Russia.
Putin makes troop deaths in peacetime operations a 'state secret'
Russian President Vladimir Putin banned the release of information about troop deaths in "special operations" during peacetime.