10 die in fire at Russian ammunition depot
Ten soldiers and civilian staff at a Russian military munitions depot burnt to death while fleeing a fire that sparked a series of explosions, the defence ministry said.
Gazprom warns new sanctions could hit EU gas supplies
Russia's energy giant Gazprom warned on Tuesday that new Western sanctions aimed at punishing the Kremlin for its perceived attempts to destabilise Ukraine could both hurt its stock price and leave Europe without crucial gas supplies.
New Minsk-Moscow-Astana-Almaty railway: Nazarbayev
President of Kazakhstan Nazarbayev suggested constructing a Minsk-Moscow-Astana-Almaty railway line,
Ukraine benefits from cooperation with Russia and Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev
In his speech at Moscow State University President Nazarbayev said that Ukraine would benefit from cooperation with Russian and Kazakhstan amid any scenario.
Japan to deny visas to 23 Russians over Ukraine crisis
Japan said Tuesday it would deny visas to 23 Russian nationals as part of its additional sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.
Rebirth of USSR is mythical: Nazarbayev
Kazakhstan's President Nazarbayev has given a speech at the Lomonosov Moscow State University in which he stated that rebirth of the Soviet Union was impossible.
Wounded Kharkiv mayor flown to Israel for treatment
The mayor of Kharkiv, who was left in critical condition after being shot in the back by an unknown assailant, has been flown to Israel for treatment, local officials said.
EU, US in cautious lockstep on Russia sanctions
The United States has been moving cautiously in slapping sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, keen to keep its EU allies on board and avoid exposing fault lines within the European bloc, analysts say.
Kazakhstan Majilis approves Joint Air Defense bill
The Lower Chamber of the Kazakhstan Parliament has approved ratification of the Kazakhstan-Russia Joint Air Defense Agreement.
Fire kills 8 at Russian drug rehab centre: investigators
Eight people were killed on Sunday when a fire ravaged a drug rehab centre in Russia's Altai region, investigators said, raising fresh questions about security standards in the country's medical facilities.
Parallels between Ukraine and Kazakhstan inappropriate: Lavrov
According to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, drawing parallels between Crimea, which was declared a Russian territory as a result of a referendum, and Kazakhstan is completely inept.
G7 to impose new sanctions on Russia as Kiev warns of 'world war'
The Group of Seven rich countries agreed Saturday to impose new sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Ukraine, after Kiev accused Moscow of seeking to trigger a "third world war".
Obama says Russia not abiding by deal on Ukraine
US President Barack Obama accused Russia on Thursday of failing to respect an agreement to defuse the crisis in Ukraine, the latest salvo in the Cold War-like duel between Washington and Moscow over the future of the ex-Soviet nation.
The Spirit of Tengri: taste of world ethnic music in Almaty
2nd The Spirit of Tengri festival will take place in Almaty on June 7th.
Caspian Five to limit third party military forces in the region
Five Caspian countries are considering a convention on independence of the Caspian Sea that limits third party troops based in the region.
France to send fighter jets for NATO Baltics patrols
Four French fighter jets will join NATO air patrols over the Baltics starting on Sunday, France's chief of defense staff said Wednesday during a visit to Washington.
60% of Kazakhstanis support Russia on Ukrainian crisis
A survey has been conducted in the beginning of this month to assess attitudes of Kazakhstanis to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.
Kazakhstan is very concerned over Ukraine: Tokayev
During a working visit to St. Petersburg, the Senate Speaker of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized Kazakhstan’s grave concerns regarding the situation in Ukraine.
Kazakhstani writer Ilya Odegov wins Russian Award
Almaty based-writer Ilya Odegov won the Russian Award in Flash Fiction category with his short story “Timur and his summer”.
Russia expels Canadian diplomat
Moscow has ordered a Canadian diplomat to leave the country in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion of a Russian official, Russian news agencies said, citing a government source.