EU tells Russia to keep Balkans out of Ukraine crisis
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini called on Russia not to involve the Balkans in tensions between Brussels and Moscow over the Ukrainian crisis.
Russia's Putin to discuss trade with Modi during India visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi during a brief visit to New Delhi next week.
We shouldn’t slide towards cold war and tough confrontation: President Nazarbayev
According to him, cornering each other is not the best option for all the sides involved.
Zhanar Dugalova wins Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014
Kazakhstani singer Zhanar Dugalova has become the winner of the Turkvizyon Song Contest 2014 competition that took place in Tatarstan.
Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels announce December 9 truce
Ukraine and the pro-Russian rebels said they had agreed to halt fire on December 9 under the terms of a truce aimed at ending one of Europe's bloodiest conflicts in decades.
Obama pessimistic over chances of Putin shift on Ukraine
President Barack Obama said Russian counterpart is unlikely to shift his stance on Ukraine until the full force of economic sanctions levelled against Moscow hits home.
Kazakh singer Saltanat Akhmetova wins Big Opera in Russia
Kazakhstani opera singer Saltanat Akhmetova has become the winner of the Big Opera television competition for young artists.
Russian official says dollar, euro could be banned in Eurasian Union; Kazakh National Chamber of Entrepreneurs responds
Kazakh officials have responded to the remakrs of the chairman of the board of directors of Russia’s National Payment Council, who said that the EEU could see a ban on interstate transactions in dollars and euros.
NATO ministers boost support for Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers approved fresh support for Ukraine and condemned Russia for backing pro-Moscow rebels.
Denis Ten wins bronze at 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard in France
Kazakhstani figure skater Denis Ten has taken the third place at the 2014 Trophée Éric Bompard, the fifth event of the 2014–15 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating.
Ukraine says ceasefire reached around Donetsk airport
Ukraine's military said that its forces and Russian generals had agreed a temporary ceasefire around the airport in rebel-held Donetsk.
Moscow accuses NATO of 'destabilising' northern Europe
Russia lashed out at NATO, saying its military drills in the Baltics could destroy northern Europe's stability.
Putin says Russia cannot currently build South Stream pipeline
Russian President said Russia could not currently continue with the construction of the South Stream pipeline to deliver gas to Europe.
Kazakh students awarded at World Robot Olympiad
Two Kazakh students have been awarded at the World Robot Olympiad for their robot prototype.
Erdogan hosts Putin to tighten Turkey-Russia alliance
Turkish President holds talks in Ankara with his Russian counterpart to tighten links which have survived potentially grave disputes over the Syria and Ukraine crises.
Russia-Kazakhstan trade affected by Russian economic slowdown
Experts say stagnation in the Russian economy has had its effect on the Kazakh-Russian trade turnover.
Toned, tattooed Mickey Rourke returns to ring at 62 -- and wins
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke picked up his boxing career on Friday night in Moscow at 62 years old.
Russian warships in English Channel due to 'bad weather'
French authorities and NATO confirmed the presence of four Russian warships in the English Channel.
Kazakhstan suspends power supplies to Russia over rouble depreciation
Kazakhstan is looking for alternative markets for its coal as Russia is seeking to replace Kazakhstan’s coal with coal mined at Russia’s Kuzbass.
NATO warns over Russian military build-up in Crimea
NATO's top military commander said he was "very concerned" that Russia's military build-up in the annexed Crimean region could be used as a launchpad for attacks.