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,"
Reports of paratrooper deaths need checking: Putin spokesman
Reports of funerals of Russian paratroopers need to be checked, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said.
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.
Ukraine fighter triggers protest for reinforcements in besieged town
A leading volunteer commander in Ukraine triggered protests against the government after a series of angry Facebook messages.
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.
Kazakhstan is ready to render humanitarian aid to Ukraine: Nazarbayev
Kazakhstan is ready to render humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine loves Nazarbayev: Poroshenko
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko sees a great potential for an increase of goods turnover between Kazakhstan and Ukraine.
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.
President Nazarbayev calling for truce in Ukraine
There should be a peaceful respite to save lives of innocent women and children that have become hostages of the military opposition. We are calling the sides to cease fire: President Nazarbayev.
President Nazarbayev on necessity of straightforward talks between Putin and Poroshenko
Kazakhstan and Ukraine have always been maintaining friendly ties. In the recent years the two nations have launched a number of JVs and are working on joint projects: President Nazarbayev.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rebels parade captured soldiers as Kiev marks independence day
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine paraded dozens of captured soldiers before a jeering crowd in mockery of Independence Day celebrations.
Russia treading on 'razor blade' to keep influence in Ukraine: analysts
Russia's decision to force a disputed aid convoy into Ukraine reflects the Kremlin's urgent need to retain influence over ex-Soviet state.
Ukraine's economy minister announces resignation
Ukraine's economy minister announced his resignation following conflicts within the government on how to turn around the economic situation.
Kazakh Senate Chairman and British Ambassador discuss Ukrainian crisis
Chairman of the Kazakhstani Senate Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan Carolyn Browne. They discussed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko agrees to meet heads of Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus and representatives of European Union
The talks will be focused on issues related to the Agreement on association between Ukraine and the European Union, energy security, stabilization of the situation in Donbass.
Three Kazakhstanis to compete for Miss Bikini CIS-2014
Three Kazakhstanis will compete at the International Beauty Pageant Miss Bikini CIS-2014.