Investigators probe deadly Russian plane crash in Egypt
International investigators have begun probing why a Russian airliner carrying 224 people crashed in a mountainous area of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, killing everyone on board in one of the deadliest Airbus incidents of the past decade.
Kazakhstan isn’t going to mass-produce cosmonauts: head of KazKosmos National Space Agency
However, plans are afoot to keep on training prospective astronauts, including female astronauts.
Putin, Saudi King seek solution to Syria crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone talks with King Salman of Saudi Arabia focussed on seeking a solution to the Syria crisis, the Kremlin said.
'Eradicating terror' will produce political deal: Syria's Assad
Syria needs to eradicate "terrorism" to find a political solution to end the country's war, embattled President Bashar al-Assad told a visiting Russian delegation.
Russia to open $5 bn Iran credit line: Tehran
Russia plans to open a $5 billion credit line for Iran to help finance infrastructure projects in the country, officials from both countries said during a visit by Moscow's energy minister.
Putin accuses West of playing 'double game' with Syria terrorist groups
President Vladimir Putin accused the West of playing a "double game" with terrorist groups in Syria, where a US-led coalition is conducting a bombing campaign.
Australian FM emoji use sparks debate on Russia relations
The Australian foreign minister's use of a red-faced emoji to depict Russia's Vladimir Putin sparked debate among lawmakers in Canberra, demanding to know what the icon means for relations between the nations.
Georgia breakaway region eyes Crimea-style vote on joining Russia
Georgia's breakaway region of South Ossetia has said it plans to hold a referendum on joining Russia but the Kremlin appeared to pour cold water on the idea.
NATO warns Russian action in Syria risks "an incident"
NATO voiced concern that Russia's air attacks in Syria creates the risk of "an incident getting out of control," as Moscow and the US-led international coalition pursue different military objectives in the country.
Stalin portraits and Soviet nostalgia rule in Ukraine's rebel regions
Three portraits of former Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin are on display in the centre of Donetsk, the rebel capital of eastern Ukraineю
Kazakhstan's experts comment on Russian air strikes in Syria
Kazakhstan’s experts have commented on the air strikes made by Russian forces on Wednesday targeting the militants of the so-called Islamic State.
Russian intervention won't save Syria's Assad: France's Hollande
Russia's military intervention in Syria will not save President Bashar al-Assad, French President Francois Hollande said Friday after an EU summit called for a political transition to a new leader.
'Glimmer of hope' for political solution in Ukraine: Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said there was a "glimmer of hope" that Ukraine could finally head towards a political solution to ending the separatist war in the country's east.
US and Russian military talks Wednesday: Carter
Military commanders from Russia and the United States will hold another round of talks on how to stay out of each other's way in the skies over Syria.
Putin asks IMF to help Ukraine pay off $3 billion debt to Russia
President Vladimir Putin called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to lend an additional $3 billion to Ukraine to help the ex-Soviet country pay off its debt to Russia.
Putin to visit Kazakhstan in mid-October
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan in mid-October.
Astana's Alexey Lutsenko wins Tour of Almaty
Kazakhstani cycler Alexey Lutsenko of Astana Pro Team has won the Tour of Almaty for the second time.
Russian delegation led by Vladimir Putin to arrive in Astana
President of Russia Vladimir Putin is arriving to Kazakhstan with an official visit on October 15.
Ukraine PM blames MH17 downing on Russian security service
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk blamed Russia's security service for last year's downing of the MH17 airliner over pro-Kremlin separatist territory in the east of the ex-Soviet state.
France agrees to extradite Kazakh tycoon to Russia
The French government has given the green light for the extradition of Kazakh tycoon and opposition figure Mukhtar Ablyazov to Russia, where he is accused of embezzling billions of dollars.