Kiev promises 'restraint' as army nears rebels in Donetsk
Rebel strongholds in eastern Ukraine braced for more fighting on Thursday as Western leaders piled pressure on Kiev to strike a truce with pro-Russian separatists.
Echo of Asia circus festival in Astana
International Circus Festival Echo of Asia was taking place in Astana, Kazakhstan from 1 to 8 July.
Obama, Hollande call on Putin to pressure Ukraine rebels on talks
France and the United States on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to pressure pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine to agree a dialogue on reaching a ceasefire with Kiev.
Kazakhstan to launch 75 new air routes within 6 years
Kazakhstan is going to launch 75 new international air routes by 2020.
Russian journalist killed in east Ukraine
A journalist with Russian public television has been shot dead in east Ukraine where pro-Moscow separatists are battling Ukrainian forces, the media worker's employer Channel One said.
Kazakhstan and Belarus against Russia’s resolution to limit imports from Ukraine
Russia’s decision to limit imports from Ukraine was preceded by Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko’s agreement on association with the EU.
UN says 110,000 have fled to Russia from Ukraine
Some 110,000 people have fled to Russia from Ukraine while more than 54,000 have been displaced inside the conflict-torn country, the UN said.
Juncker named to top EU job in bitter blow for Britain
Jean-Claude Juncker has been named as the next president of the European Commission with backing from most EU leaders, dealing a bitter blow to opponent David Cameron and threatening to increase the chances of Britain leaving the bloc.
EU signs association accords with Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
The European Union on Friday signed association accords with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova as the three former Soviet republics committed themselves to a future in Europe.
Four OSCE observers freed by pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine: official
Four OSCE observers who were abducted on May 26 by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine have been freed and have arrived at a hotel in Donetsk, a separatist leader said.
Ukraine urges Merkel, EU help end pro-Russian revolt
Ukraine pressed German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other Western allies on Monday to help settle a pro-Russian uprising that has raged on in the industrial east despite Kiev's unilateral ceasefire.
Ongoing crisis in Ukraine negatively affects Kazakhstan's economy: Dossayev
Kazakh Minister of Economy and Budget Planning Yerbolat Dossayev said that the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the slowdown of the Russian economy posed risks to the Kazakhstan economy.
US warns Russia against sending troops into Ukraine
The United States warned it would not accept any use of Russian troops in Ukraine as it confirmed that Moscow had redeployed "significant" military forces near the border.
Bike ride in support of 2022 Winter Olympics in Almaty
A bike ride will take place in support of Almaty’s application to host Winter Olympics in 2022.
NATO releases photos of suspected Russian tanks in Ukraine
NATO released photographs Saturday of what it said were suspected Russian tanks in eastern Ukraine, having warned earlier that confirmation of their presence would mark a "serious escalation" of the crisis.
49 killed in east Ukraine plane downing
Pro-Russian gunmen shot down a Ukranian military transport plane Saturday in the separatist east, killing all 49 people on board in the biggest single loss of life in the two-month insurgency.
Russia sending tanks, rocket launchers to Ukraine rebels: US
The United States accused Russia of sending tanks and rocket launchers to pro-Moscow rebels in Ukraine.
Seven killed in Ukraine mine blast
Seven miners were killed and two others are missing after a gas explosion ripped through an underground coal mine in eastern Ukraine, authorities said.
Kazakhstan has 61 visa-free destinations: Visa Restriction Index 2014
Kazakhstan has been ranked 66th in the Visa Restriction Index 2014 with 61 visa-free travel destinations.
Ukraine, Russia in crisis talks on gas, insurgency
Ukraine's week of tough negotiations with Russia, aimed at ending a separatist insurgency and averting a gas cut-off, got off to a rocky start as a round of gas talks broke up early Tuesday without a deal.