News about Russia

Putin says 'no regrets' over Crimea annexation Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview broadcast to mark 15 years in power, said he has no regrets over Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea.
27 April 2015 12:42
Poland denies entry to pro-Putin bikers planning WWII victory ride Poland said it had denied entry to a Russian biker gang backed by the Kremlin that plans to ride through Europe to celebrate the Soviet Union's role in the World War II victory.
25 April 2015 12:35
Russian hackers infiltrated Pentagon network: US Russian hackers were able to access an unclassified Pentagon computer network earlier this year, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter said.
24 April 2015 12:48
New Sukhoi Su-30 fighters arrive to Kazakhstan The Sukhoi Su-30, Flanker C fighter aircrafts have been delivered to the aviation base in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan from Irkutsk, Russia.
22 April 2015 20:05
Eurasian integration and Kazakh-Russian relations discussed in Moscow A scientific-practical conference was held with participation of several prominent figures in Moscow on the topics of Kazakhstan's economic development, its relations with Russia and the Eurasian integration.
22 April 2015 19:32
Stars of Russian Ballet in Almaty, Astana and Aktau Stars of Russian ballet will be brining masterpieces of classical music and choreography to Almaty, Astana and Aktau in Kazakhstan.
20 April 2015 15:30
Kazakhstan and Russia on their way to joint air defence system The legal framework of the joint air defence system of Kazakhstan and Russia is in place, practical implementation commences.
20 April 2015 14:27
Beautiful or Average: Dove and controversy Dove's Choose Beautiful aiming to empower women raises controversy.
20 April 2015 12:45
Russia returns land the size of Montenegro to Kazakhstan Kazakhstan and Russia have signed the documents returning more than 16 thousand sq. km of formerly leased land back to Kazakhstan.
20 April 2015 12:12
Kazakh Senate Speaker takes part in CSTO and CIS Parliamentary Assemblies Kazakh Senate Speaker Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev has taken part in the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly and the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.
18 April 2015 19:10
Obama 'not surprised' at Russia missile sale to Iran US President Barack Obama said he was not surprised that Russia lifted its ban on supplying missile systems to Iran.
18 April 2015 14:55
Russian filmmaker Mikhalkov named Belgrade honorary citizen Oscar-winning Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov was named an honorary citizen of Belgrade for promoting the Serbian capital and the country's ties with Russia.
18 April 2015 13:43
Hollande to discuss Ukraine with Putin during visit to Armenia French President Francois Hollande will discuss the Ukraine crisis with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a visit to Armenia on April 24.
18 April 2015 12:48
Sweden raises defence budget amid Russia concerns Sweden will raise defence spending by 10.2 billion kronor for the period 2016 to 2020, the government said amid concerns over Russia's military resurgence.
18 April 2015 10:56
Russia to supply Su-30 Flankers to Kazakhstan Russia is starting the shipment of the The Sukhoi Su-30, Flanker C fighter aircrafts to Kazakhstan.
17 April 2015 20:56
Russian defence chiefs blame US for global security risks Top Russian defence officials lashed out at the USA, accusing it of undermining global security by funding revolutions and expanding NATO in a bid to contain Russia.
17 April 2015 11:45
Sanctions reciprocation and ruble trouble affect Kazakhstan Kazakhstani political scientist Dosym Satpayev points to the sanctions against Russia and the ruble trouble as having effect on exports and domestic production in Kazakhstan.
16 April 2015 20:11
Ilya Ilyin to be awarded Jeno Boskovic Trophy as best weightlifter of 2014 Kazakhstani Ilya Ilyin, recognized as the best weightlifter of 2014, will receive the Jeno Boskovic Trophy at the special ceremony in Astana
16 April 2015 19:41
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.
16 April 2015 13:51
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.
16 April 2015 10:05
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