News about Russia
Eurasian integration should be equally advantageous for all participants: Akhmetov
Kazakhstan's Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov believes it especially important that all the member countries equally benefit from the Eurasian integration.
20 November 2013 18:26
A real test: Astana Arlans vs Russian Boxing Team
In the 4th season of the WSB, the Astana Arlans have released their homegrown talent to challenge the veterans.
20 November 2013 16:40
Russian Internet titan Mail.ru targets US
Russian Internet titan Mail.ru on Tuesday hit the US market with email, text messaging and gaming applications for mobile devices.
20 November 2013 13:07
High-stakes Iran nuclear talks to resume
Iran and world powers resume talks on Wednesday seeking a landmark breakthrough over Tehran's nuclear programme that also satisfies sceptical hardliners in Washington, Israel and the Islamic republic.
20 November 2013 10:37
Ukraine to debate Tymoshenko bill to save EU deal
Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday was set to debate a bill to let jailed former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko go abroad for treatment in a last-ditch attempt to save a crucial deal with the European Union.
19 November 2013 17:48
Ablyazov appeals demanding to dismiss his extradition case
Former head of Kazakhstan's BTA bank Mukhtar Ablyazov, who is in custody in France, has filed an appeal demanding that the case on his extradition is dismissed.
19 November 2013 14:40
Armenia ready to sign up for Customs Union in February 2014
Yerevan expect to be ready for signing of the treaty to join the Customs Union and Common Economic Space in February 2014.
19 November 2013 13:56
Top Assad officials in Moscow to discuss Syria talks
A senior Syrian regime delegation was Monday in Moscow to hold talks with top Russian diplomats on plans to hold a peace conference in Geneva
19 November 2013 10:01
Boxing: World Champion Aloyan to lead Russian Boxing Team against Astana Arlans
The flyweight champion of the World Boxing Championship, held in October 2013 in Almaty, Misha Aloyan will lead the Russian team in the home match against the Astana Arlans.
18 November 2013 23:21
Kazakhstan bills Russia for Proton-M crash
Kazakhstan has billed Russia for the Proton-M carrier rocket crash at Baikonur.
18 November 2013 22:51
Kazakhstan should stake on champions: Albert Rau
According to Deputy Minister of Industry and New Technologies Albert Rau, Kazakhstan should place its stakes on industry champions.
18 November 2013 20:07
Russia seeks answers over deadly crash of ageing plane
Russia on Monday sought answers for the latest deadly plane crash to raise alarm about the safety of its civil aviation.
18 November 2013 16:29
Kazakhstan and British natives die in Kazan plane crash
A native of Temirtau city in central Kazakhstan died in the plane crash in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia.
18 November 2013 15:41
Australia spied on Indonesia president: reports
Australian spy agencies attempted to listen to the phone calls of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and targeted his wife and senior ministers, reports said Monday, drawing a demand for answers from Jakarta.
18 November 2013 13:26
Passenger jet crashes in Russia, killing 50
A Boeing 737 operated by a Russian airline crashed on Sunday while attempting to land in the city of Kazan, killing all 50 on board.
18 November 2013 02:09
Russia hands India long-awaited aircraft carrier
Russia on Saturday finally handed over a refurbished ex-Soviet aircraft carrier to India after a refit that overran by five years and went vastly over budget, damaging ties between the countries.
17 November 2013 21:46
Cross-country skiing: Alexey Poltoranin from Kazakhstan dominates Muonio lanes
Kazakhstan skier Alexey Poltoranin, a three time winner of the World Cup, has won the 10 kilometer sprint in Muonio, Finland.
17 November 2013 19:12
Madonna calls for release of Greenpeace activists
Pop legend Madonna has joined a chorus of international stars in urging the release of 30 Greenpeace crewmembers jailed after a protest against energy prospecting in the Arctic.
16 November 2013 15:19
Rosneft to supply crude to Kazakhstan in exchange for transit to China
Rosneft will supply Kazakhstan with additional crude in exchange for the oil transit to China.
14 November 2013 01:44
Putin and Nazarbayev sign Treaty on Good-Neighborliness and Alliance in 21 Century
The Treaty on Good-Neighborliness and Alliance in the 21 Century was signed by Nursultan Nazarbayev and Vladimir Putin.
13 November 2013 17:30