Estonia shows off NATO ties at celebrations on Russian border
Estonia marked its independence day with a military parade featuring NATO hardware and troops on its eastern border with Russia amid heightened east-west tensions over Ukraine.
Russia talks up chances of Iran nuclear deal
Russia voiced confidence that world powers and Iran would be able to reach a comprehensive accord over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme by a June 30 final deadline.
EU announces aid to pork industry hit by Russian ban
European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan announced measures to raise pork prices to help the industry hit by a Russian embargo.
Moody's downgrades Russia debt to 'junk' level
Moody's cut Russia's debt rating by one notch into 'junk' territory, saying the Ukraine crisis and the fall in oil prices and the ruble will further undermine Russia's economy.
Russia 'undermining' global world order: US
In some of its sharpest criticism to date, Washington accused Moscow of "undermining" the global order by supporting rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Russia may try to seize NATO territory, warns general
Russia could try to seize territory from NATO states off the back of fighting in Ukraine, the military alliance's deputy commander in Europe.
International MMA tournament kicks off in Kazakhstan
MMA RPAP vol.3 international tournament has opened on February 20 in Kapshagay, a town near Almaty in Kazakhstan.
Leaders renew backing of tattered Ukraine ceasefire
The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia pledged renewed support for a tattered ceasefire in eastern Ukraine despite violations.
Pussy Riot aim at US police in first English song
Pussy Riot, the Russian band jailed after mocking the Kremlin, has released a first English-language song that takes aim not at Vladimir Putin but at US police brutality.
French court to decide on Ablyazov extradition on March 4
The French Court of Cassation will pronounce its rule on the fate of the fugitive Kazakh billionaire Mukhtar Ablyazov on March 4.
Kerry calls on Russian FM to stop Ukraine attacks
US Secretary of State John Kerry called his Russian counterpart to urge him to stop separatist attacks on a strategic Ukrainian town and respect a fragile ceasefire.
Kazakhstan officially denies intent to restrict Russian imports
First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan has officially refuted the reports suggesting that the largest Central Asian economy was intending to ban or limit imports from Russia.
Kazakh popular singer transforms into Louis Armstrong at Russian TV show
Kazakhstan’s popular singer Batyrkhan Shukenov has impersonated a famous American jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong at Russian TV show.
Kazakhstan may restrict Russian imports: media
Media reports suggest that Kazakhstan may resort to restricting Russian imports due to the pressure its domestic market from the significantly cheaper products offered by its Northern neighbour.
Three medals in Mogul: Kazakhstan at Universiade
The Winter Universiade continued in Granda, Spain from February 4 to 14. Kazakhstani skiers won three medals in mogul.
Nazarbayev meets Russia's Security Council Secretary Patrushev
President of Kazakhstan has met with the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolay Patrushev.
Putin visits his EU friend, Hungary's Orban, amid Ukraine tension
Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a controversial visit to Budapest, showing the world he still has a friend in Europe in Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban
Russian court upholds sentence of Kremlin critic Navalny
A Russia court upheld a suspended three-and-a-half year prison sentence against top Kremlin critic Alexi Navalny.
Fans protest as 'Russian Sinatra' hit by EU sanctions
Russian MPs spoke out and fans launched a Twitter campaign after the European Union slapped sanctions on a popular singer often compared to Frank Sinatra.
US urges Russia, rebels to 'immediately' halt Ukraine attacks
The United States called on Russia and the separatists it backs to "immediately" halt attacks in eastern Ukraine.