Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Eurasian Union
Two biggest Central Asian economies may become competitors if both are in the Eurasian Economic Union. For now, as Uzbek President expresses disinterest in joining the union, the bilateral cooperation and ties are strengthening.
Eurasian Economic Union is not responsible for economic hardships in Kazakhstan
When working on its concept, we did understand there would be some adjustments. The global economy we are part of is introducing such adjustments: President Nazarbayev.
Stumbling blocks in Ukraine peace plan
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are expected to meet for a summit on a peace plan to end escalating bloodshed in east Ukraine.
Ukraine conflict main players hold talks ahead of peace summit
Ukrainian and Russian representatives as well as European mediators and pro-Moscow separatists held talks in Minsk.
Obama presses Putin to strike Ukraine peace deal
US President Barack Obama called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss escalating violence in eastern Ukraine, urging him to embrace a negotiated solution.
Kazakh delegation visits Tatarstan
An oofficial delegation from Kazakhstan has visited Tatarstan, one of the most developed regions of Russia.
Obama delays Ukraine arms decision amid diplomatic whirlwind
US President Barack Obama agreed to hold off a controversial decision on sending arms to Ukraine until German-led efforts to broker a ceasefire with Russia are given a chance.
EU suspends new sanctions pending Ukraine summit
EU foreign ministers postponed new sanctions against Russia for a week to boost the chances of success at a four-way Ukraine peace summit.
Putin in Egypt in bid to expand Russian influence
President Vladimir Putin arrived in Egypt as Russia seeks to expand its reach in the Arab world's most populous country.
Britain says Putin behaving like tyrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin is behaving like a "mid-20th century tyrant", British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said.
Putin says Ukrainians have to agree among selves to end crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the conflict in Ukraine will continue if rival groups there do not agree among themselves.
Calls to ban Russian imports voiced in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani enterprises find themselves under increasing pressure with cheap products being imported from Russia. Some are calling for customs duties on the border between the Kazakhstan and Russia to be reintroduced.
Kazakh expert suggests reintroducing customs border with Russia
A Kazakh expert has suggested reintroducing customs borders with Russia to protect Kazakhstan against the negative dynamics in the Russian economy.
Japan PM pledges to resolve island row with Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to resolve a row with Russia over an island chain claimed by both nations.
Putin, Merkel and Hollande begin Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin
German Chancellor, French President and their Russian host Vladimir Putin talks seen as a desperate bid to avoid an escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine.
Merkel, Hollande take Ukraine peace plan to Putin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande were due in Moscow after getting Kiev's tentative backing for a crunch peace plan.
Pentagon study claimed Putin has Asperger's syndrome
A Pentagon study from 2008 claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has Asperger's syndrome, giving him a need to exert "extreme control".
NATO agrees to boost defences in eastern Europe
NATO defence ministers agreed to immediately set up six bases in eastern Europe and establish a spearhead force of 5,000 troops in response to Russian aggression.
French court postpones Ablyazov's extradition trial
The Court of Cassation of France has postponed the trial on the extradition of former BTA Bank head Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Russia pushes UN to cut off Islamic State funds
Russia is making a push at the United Nations for a new resolution to choke off funding from oil sales to the Islamic State group.