Resurgent Russia worries Finns, but NATO not an option
Finns are once again worried about the threat posed by their resurgent eastern neighbour Russia, though they remain firmly opposed to joining NATO.
Russia sanctions only lifted when truce respected: G7
Russia can expect international sanctions against it to be lifted only when it complies with the terms of a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Chavez suggests Golovkin fights Kovalev to gain popularity
The former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chaves does not want to fight against the WBA (Super), IBO and WBC Interim middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin from Kazakhstan.
Russian missiles decision helps regional security: Iran
Iran hailed Russia's decision to lift a ban on supplying Iran with sophisticated S-300 air defence missile systems as a step towards "lasting security" in the region.
Germany calls on Russia, Ukraine to move to next phase of peace deal
German Foreign Minister has called on Russia and Ukraine to set in motion the next phase of the shaky Minsk peace accords aimed at stopping the fighting in east Ukraine.
Kazakhstan ready to host Donbass contact group negotiations
The Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Belarus has declares Kazakhstan's readiness to host a contact group meeting to resolve the situation in Donbass.
Poles still divided over Russia crash five years on
Poles marked the fifth anniversary of the deadly plane crash in Russia that killed then president Lech Kaczynski and 95 officials.
Putin to meet with Palestinian leader Abbas Monday
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas in Moscow on Monday where the issue of Middle East peace talks will be raised.
'Lady Death' WWII sniper film aims for hit in Russia and Ukraine
A Russian-Ukrainian film about a legendary Soviet sniper nicknamed "Lady Death" is aiming to be a hit on the silver screen in both nations.
Greek PM in Moscow for Putin meet that rattles EU
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was due to meet Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Firefighters douse fire on Russian nuclear sub
Russian emergency crews late Tuesday doused the fire on a nuclear submarine which had been undergoing repairs in dry dock.
Agreement on constructing a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan to be signed before the end of June 2015
Back in September 2014 Kazakhstan’s Government endorsed an agreement on cooperation to construct a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan welcomes agreement between Iran and P5+1
Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry has released a statement regarding the agreement on Iran’s nuclear activities between Iran and P5+1 achieved in the course of the negotiations in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Halo Online to be open for Kazakhstani gamers
Halo franchise has made free Halo Online FPS available to Kazakhstan and other former Soviet countries.
Six Ukraine soldiers killed as war marks year
Six Ukrainian troops were killed by landmines in the restive separatist-held east, breaking a lull of several days in a conflict that began a year ago this week.
UN Security Council to discuss pause in air strikes on Yemen
The UN Security Council will meet Saturday to discuss a Russian proposal for humanitarian pauses in the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen.
Russia says ready to process Iranian nuclear fuel
Rosatom was ready to provide Tehran with new reactor fuel and process spent rods.
Nazarbayev expresses condolence over Russian trawler
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has expressed condolence to the Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Dalniy Vostok trawler that sunk in the Western Pacific Ocean.
Ban of Russian fuel will not cause deficit in Kazakhstan: KazMunaiGas
Kazakhstan has introduced a 45-day ban on import of fuel from Russia. Some are worried that this will be the beginning of a new fuel deficit in the Central Asian economy. KazMunaiGas has a different view.
Imperial Russian Ballet to perform in Almaty
Almaty has an excellent opportunity to enjoy the mastery of the Russian ballet school: Imperial Russian Ballet Company led by Gediminas Taranda will perform in Almaty on April 4-5.