Merkel urges Putin to 'put pressure' on Ukraine's pro-Russia separatists
German Chancellor urged her Russian counterpart in a phone call to "put pressure" on Ukraine's pro-Kremlin separatists to end a recent upsurge in violence.
US spies link Litvinenko killing to Kremlin: report
US spies intercepted communications between the chief suspects in the murder case of Russian former spy Alexander Litvinenko.
Ukraine rebels vow to conquer more territory in war-torn east
Pro-Russian rebels vowed to conquer more territory in eastern Ukraine and ruled out peace talks after Kiev retreated from a long-disputed airport.
Russians ready to eat less in crisis, united round Putin: deputy PM
Russians are ready to ride out the current economic crisis, even by eating less food, and to stand by President Vladimir Putin's side regardless.
EU tells Moscow to 'assume its responsibility' in Ukraine war
The European Union called Friday on Moscow to "assume its responsibility" in ending the separatist war in Ukraine.
A baby is born every 113 seconds in Kazakhstan
One person is born every 113 seconds and one person dies each 200 seconds in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan's army ranks 80th in Global Firepower Index
Kazakhstan’s army has been ranked 80th in the updated Global Firepower Index.
Ukraine leader says pro-Russia rebels paid 'high price' for attacks
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that pro-Russian rebels had paid a "high price" for their escalating attacks.
Ukraine cedes airport on one of bloodiest days of war
Ukrainian forces ceded a long-disputed airport to Russian-backed rebels as an upsurge in clashes killed nearly 50 people.
Nazarbayev discusses south-eastern Ukraine and sanctions against Russia with Obama
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has discussed the situation in Ukraine as well ask sanctions against Russia during a phone call initiated by the American President Barak Obama.
Russia pursuing 'occupation plan' in Ukraine: US envoy
Russia's latest actions in Ukraine are clear evidence that President Vladimir Putin is pursuing an "occupation plan" of Moscow's neighbor.
NATO says Russia has increased equipment flows into Ukraine
NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Russia had recently increased the flow of heavy arms and equipment into eastern Ukraine.
Russia unveils $21 bn anti-crisis plan
The Russian government unveiled a $21 billion anti-crisis plan to tackle the country's stalled economy.
'Russian forces' attack Ukraine troops in separatist east
Ukraine accused Russian forces of attacking its soldiers fighting pro-Kremlin insurgents in the ex-Soviet republic's separatist east.
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to construct underwater segment of TASIM
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement to construct the Trans-Eurasian Information Super Highway (TASIM) underwater segment.
EU agrees to stick to Russia sanctions policy
EU foreign ministers agreed there would be no change in the bloc's Russia policy, including sanctions.
Ukraine's volunteer frontline medics get by with DIY
From doctors to students and businessmen, volunteers are risking their lives to evacuate wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the frontline.
Baby in Armenia family massacre blamed on Russian soldier dies
A six-month-old Armenian baby boy, the sole survivor from a family of seven apparently gunned down by a deserting Russian soldier, died from his injuries.
Russian government takes flak as it fails to stem economic crisis
Russian authorities are coming in for growing criticism from economic insiders concerned over a lack of clear policies to deal with the crisis.
Ukraine says tank offensive pushing rebels from airport
Ukraine rushed tanks to the front lines and claimed Sunday to have cleared pro-Russian rebels from most of Donetsk airport.