News about Russia
Kazakh tour companies losing market to Russian firms
Kazakhstani tour operators may eventually be forced out of business by Russian companies through 'dumping'.
30 August 2014
Pussy Riot say no place for Putin at G20
Pussy Riot called on Australia to withdraw its invitation to President Vladimir Putin to attend this year's G20 summit.
30 August 2014
Russia closes 12 McDonald's branches, inspects 100
Russia has temporarily closed 12 branches of McDonald's on health grounds and is carrying out more than 100 inspections.
30 August 2014
NATO warns Russia over 'blatant violations' in Ukraine conflict
NATO warned Russia over what it described as a "blatant violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty.
30 August 2014
UN chief 'gravely concerned' by Ukraine crisis
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed grave concerns about the intensifying conflict in Ukraine.
29 August 2014
Merkel, Obama warn Russia of 'consequences' over Ukraine
Angela Merkel and Barack Obama agreed in a telephone call that Russia's actions in easter Ukraine "cannot remain without consequences,"
29 August 2014
Reports of paratrooper deaths need checking: Putin spokesman
Reports of funerals of Russian paratroopers need to be checked, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said.
28 August 2014
Next round of talks on Ukraine crisis to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani political expert believes the talks in Minsk have advanced the negotiations on Ukraine to a new level and the next round of talks may be held in Kazakhstan.
28 August 2014
Russian food sanctions spur price rises: data
Russian authorities have leaned on shops to keep prices steady but data released showed inflation pricking up on goods.
28 August 2014
Kazakhstan may leave EEU if its interests are infringed: Nazarbayev
Nazarbayev remained that Kazakhstan could withdraw from the Eurasian Economic Union if its interests were infringed.
27 August 2014
'Roofers' get a thrill exploring St. Petersburg from up high
The best way to see the country's imperial capital is by hopping roof to roof.
27 August 2014
Russia and Kazakhstan to launch working group on new gas pipeline to China
The Russian side has shown a certain interest, and we are launching a joint group to meticulously study the possibilities: First Vice Energy Minister Uzakbai Karabalin.
27 August 2014
Putin, Poroshenko talk as Kiev holds Moscow troops
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine sat down to crunch one-on-one talks over heavy fighting in east Ukraine.
27 August 2014
Soviet superstar vilified for defying Moscow on Ukraine
Rocker A.Makarevich walked a thin line in Soviet times but his outspoken stance on Ukraine has seen him pilloried by the Russian establishment.
26 August 2014
Ukraine says captured 'Russian soldiers' ahead of key talks
Kiev's security service said its army in the war-torn east has captured 10 Russian paratroopers on Ukrainian soil.
26 August 2014
What is to be expected from Kazakhstan during Minsk talks?
Kazakhstan is taking part in the talks in Minsk on August 26. These will address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine among others. Poroshenko is to meet with Putin, Lukashenko and Nazarbayev, as well as with EU reps.
25 August 2014
Tosca opera to open Silk Road Festival in Astana
Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca with Anna Pirozzi, Massimo Giordano and Alberto Gazale will open the Silk Road festival at the Astana Opera theater.
25 August 2014
Kazakhstan may remain dependent on Russian petroleum products through to 2019
As of now Russia accounts for 1/3 (1.36 million tons) of all the petrol consumed in Kazakhstan and for about 14% (0.7 million tons) of diesel fuel.
25 August 2014
Russia plans another aid convoy to Ukraine: Lavrov
Moscow has informed Kiev that it intends to send a second humanitarian aid convoy into rebel-held eastern Ukraine in the coming days.
25 August 2014
President Nazarbayev on sanctions against Russia and their impact on Kazakhstan
According to him, escalation of the situation in Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions are to have an adverse effect on the Eurasian Economic Union.
25 August 2014