Prisoners swapped in dark of Ukraine frontline
The two warring sides lined up the prisoners some 100 metres apart on an isolated stretch of highway in the no-man's land between their frontlines.
New Russian military doctrine labels NATO as main threat
The Kremlin branded the expansion of NATO as a fundamental threat to Russia in a revised military doctrine that dramatically reflects deteriorating relations with the West.
Ukraine halts trains and buses to Russian-held Crimea
Ukraine said it was suspending all rail and bus services to Russian-occupied Crimea because of security concerns.
EEU to sign agreements on protection of intellectual property in 2015
Kazakhstan Minister of Justice Berik Imashev observed recent trends in registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights and other types of intellectual property in Kazakhstan.
Russia battles to contain Black Sea oil spill
A Russian Black Sea city declared a state of emergency after a burst pipeline spewed oil into the landlocked water body.
Expats eyeing the exits after Russian ruble plunges
The plunge of the ruble hasn't left only Russians shell shocked -- foreign workers from traders to maids are considering bailing outю
Difficult' Ukraine talks end without new date agreement
Ukranian and rebel envoys concluded "difficult" marathon talks without agreeing the date of a new round.
Nazarbayev speaks about launching Eurasian Economic Union
The Eurasian Economic Union is coming into force on January 1, 2015. Nursultan Nazarbayev spoke about the new integration union and what it meant for the member states.
Russia pressures exporters to prop up ruble
The Russian government has ordered state-controlled exporters to sell part of their foreign currency holdings.
Outraging Russia, Ukraine takes big step toward NATO
Ukraine took a historic step toward NATO in a parliamentary vote that stoked Russia's anger ahead of talks on ending the ex-Soviet state's separatist war.
Putin meets Nazarbayev in Moscow
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev arrives in Moscow after paying official visit to Ukraine.
Obama invited to WWII commemorations in Moscow: Kremlin
Russia has invited US President Barack Obama to Moscow next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Nazarbayev, an Honest Manager ready to mitigate Ukrainian crisis
President of Kazakhstan says he can be the "honest manager" in the crisis in Ukraine, since Kazakhstan holds a neutral position on the conflict.
Kazakh National Fund grows despite drop in oil prices: Minister of Finance
Despite the drop in oil prices, Kazakhstan’s National Fund continues to grow.
Kazakhstan monitoring fallout of anti-Russian sanctions: Nazarbayev
Kazakh President Nazarbayev says anti-Russian sanctions do not directly affect Kazakhstan's economy, but all the additional developments are closely monitored.
Nazarbayev speaks of Kazakh statehood, national unity
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has spoken about the importance of passing the knowledge of history to younger generations, making the celebration of the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh statehood next year especially significant.
Obama orders US trade ban on Crimea over Russia 'occupation'
US President Barack Obama imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea with an executive order prohibiting American exports of goods to the contested peninsula.
Canada slaps new sanctions on Russia oil sector over Ukraine
Canada announced fresh sanctions on Russia over its support for rebels in Ukraine, targeting 20 Russian politicians and Ukrainian separatist leaders.
New US sanctions law could undermine relations with Russia: Lavrov
New US legislation authorising sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis could undermine relations between Moscow and Washington for a long time.
Obama says no new sanctions for Russia over Ukraine
US President said he was not about to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but nevertheless signed a law giving him the authority to do so.