ENG
13567 visitors online
Kazakhstan is at the crossroads of geopolitical tensions as a Russian-made Shahed drone landed in its western region, sparking concerns about regional security as this type of drone is commonly associated with Russian attacks on Ukraine. Furthermore, Kazakhstan intends to discuss with Ukraine the attack on a Russian oil pumping station, indicating its strategic position amid competing interests. In domestic matters, the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan has brought international attention, with allegations suggesting Russian interference. These events underscore Kazakhstan's complex geopolitical stance and internal challenges, as it navigates its relations with neighbors while asserting its own national interests.
How did Kazakhstan become involved in Russian drone controversies?
Kazakhstan became involved in Russian drone controversies when a Shahed drone, resembling those used by Russia in Ukraine, was discovered in its western region. This incident raised security concerns and underscored the geopolitical risks Kazakhstan faces, situated between Russia and the rest of the world.
What is Kazakhstan's stance on the attack on the Russian oil station?
Kazakhstan plans to hold discussions with Ukraine regarding the attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s oil station. This action indicates Kazakhstan's intention to address such issues diplomatically, while maintaining its strategic interests and cooperation in the region.
What were the circumstances surrounding the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan?
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, allegedly due to external interference. This has sparked international concern, with claims of Russian missile involvement. The tragedy resulted in 38 fatalities and has complicated regional diplomatic relations, especially with accusations revolving around the Russian Federation.
How has Kazakhstan responded to international sanctions on Russia?
Kazakhstan has stated that it will not violate Western sanctions imposed on Russia, taking measures to prevent re-export of sanctioned goods. Kazakhstan is balancing between adhering to international norms and maintaining its economic and political relations with the Russian Federation.
What measures is Kazakhstan taking to address internal unrest?
Kazakhstan faces internal unrest, with recent detentions during protests in Almaty. President Tokayev has initiated an "anti-terrorist operation" to restore order, reflecting the government's focus on maintaining stability while addressing national security and public dissatisfaction.
TOP news Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Ukraine agreed upon preferential cargo traffic tariffs through route bypassing Russia Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Ukraine signed a protocol on setting competitive preferential tariffs for cargo transportation via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. 81 347 697
Yatseniuk showed 'Silk road' route bypassing Russia. INFOGRAPHIC The first experimental train is leaving Illichivsk sea port today, Jan. 15, for China, bypassing Russia. 150 590 397
Kazakhstan president Nazarbayev steps down after 30 years in power President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev officially claimed that he gives up his authority as the head of the state. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the speaker of the upper house of parliament, will take over as the country’s acting president. 45 291 359
New Kazakh president: Astana to be renamed Nursultan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposes renaming capital Astana to 'Nursultan' in honour of ex-leader Nursultan Nazarbayev. 17 556 323
China supports Ukraine's proposal of 'Silk Route' bypassing Russia Beijing has supported Ukraine-offered cargo transportation route from China to Europe, which bypasses Russia, as one of the elements of the 'new Silk Route' economic belt. 68 297 317
Ex-Kazakhstan leader proposes Russia-Ukraine presidents meet in bid to ease conflict Kazakhstan’s former president Nursultan Nazarbayev is trying to arrange a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyi, whose countries are at odds over the war between Kyiv and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. 23 755 314 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Belarus and Kazakhstan Will Not Support Sanctions of Russia and Will Not Ban Imports from the EU President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko refused to support Russia's ban on food imports from countries that have imposed sanctions against Russia. 36 725 301 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Kazakhstan Stopped Supplying Electricity to Russia Through Fall of Ruble - Media Kazakhstan stopped supplying electricity to Russia from November 24 because of the ruble devaluation. 64 512 256
Kazakhstan officially supports China’s position on war in Ukraine - Foreign Ministry Kazakhstan supported China’s "peace plan" for a political settlement of war in Ukraine. 36 689 226 Previously in trend: War
Kazakh security forces mopping up Almaty for effect, - Butusov. PHOTO President of Kazakhstan Tokayev has announced an "anti-terrorist operation" in Almaty. Units of Kazakh security forces are clearing with weapons for effect. 79 471 210
10 people killed, 40 injured in mass riots in southern Kazakhstan. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS 10 people have been killed as a result of a conflict in the Kordai district of the Jambyl region in southern Kazakhstan, Interior Minister Yerlan Turgumbayev said. 44 084 190
Kazakhstan, an Enticing Next Target for Putin - The Wall Street Journal Putin's craving for expanding Russian power over its neighbors is still growing. 67 842 188
Pilot Oleksandr Kalyaninov, who studied at Kropyvnytskyi Flight Academy, died in plane crash in Kazakhstan. PHOTO Pilot Oleksandr Kalyaninov, who was studying at the Kropyvnytskyi Flight Academy, died in the plane crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on 25 December. Oleksandr was the co-pilot of Azerbaijan Airlines. 27 475 186
Passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan: flying from Baku to Grozny. VIDEO A passenger plane crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau. 26 084 170
Poroshenko and Kazakh Prime Minister Massimov talked over infrastructure projects President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with with Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov during his official visit to Kazakhstan. 12 381 111
38 people were killed as a result of crash of Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route to Grozny. It could have been hit by Russian air defense. VIDEO+PHOTOS An Embraer aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, but according to one version in the media, the plane could have been shot down by air defence systems over the territory of the Russian Federation. 29 715 106
Russia is invincible militarily. All peace initiatives of different states should be carefully considered, - Tokayev President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes that Russia is "militarily invincible", so continuation of the war will lead to "irreparable consequences" for all of humanity. In his opinion, it is now time to seek peace by considering the peace proposals of various states. 14 276 98 Previously in trend: War
Minsk-based Donbas negotiation arena needs to be relocated elsewhere, Ukraine’s Ambassador to UN Yelchenko says Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN, Volodymyr Yelchenko says the delegation of Belarus to the United Nations votes against any Ukraine’s initiatives and proposals on regular basis. 10 902 92 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Four Ukrainian Officials Arrested in Kazakhstan - This is a Provocation of Competing Countries Regarding BTR-4 Production According to Censor.NET’s source in the Ukrspetsexport management the arrested are head of the 1st Regional Department of Ukrspecexport Shkoliarenko Oleksandr, and his deputy – Oleksandr Khrulev. 21 557 81 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms
Russian missile causes crash of Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan - Euronews A Russian surface-to-air missile caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, December 25. 17 769 71
Kazakhstan shows map of Ukraine without Crimea. PHOTO The Ukrainian side is drafting a protest note over the incident. The map of Ukraine without Crimea was exhibited during Astana art fest in the country's capital. 21 378 70 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea
Meeting of foreign ministers in Normandy Four format will be held on Jan. 9 The meeting of the ministers of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia will be held on Jan. 9. 7 966 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
CSTO bloc will not take part in Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, - MFA of Kazakhstan The CSTO’s participation in the war on the territory of Ukraine is not part of the organization’s area of responsibility. 12 560 59 Previously in trend: War
Zelenskyi invites Kazakh president to visit Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokaev have held a meeting in New York, the president’s press service has reported. 3 517 57
Kazakhstan wants to discuss with Ukraine attack on the Russian oil pumping station Kazakhstan to discuss with Ukraine the attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium oil pumping station. 17 491 54
Israel’s largest airline suspends flights to Moscow amid alleged Russian involvement in crash in Kazakhstan Israel's largest airline, El Al, suspends flights from Tel Aviv to Moscow due to the crash of an Embraer plane on December 25 in Aktau, Kazakhstan, which was probably shot down by a Russian missile. 6 432 53
Ukraine's MFA explains Kyiv's stance to Kazakhstan's Ambassador due to statements by President Tokayev on Crimea Ukraine's MFA explains Kyiv's stance to Kazakhstan's Ambassador due to statements by President Tokayev on Crimea 2 414 44
Kazakhstan has called on world to get rid of nuclear weapons by 2045 Kazakhstan calls on the world to develop a phased plan to phase out nuclear weapons. 6 014 44
Putin once again mispronounced name of President of Kazakhstan Tokayev. VIDEO Russian dictator Vladimir Putin again mispronounced the name of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. 19 565 44
Azerbaijan Airlines plane suffered ’external interference’ before crash in Kazakhstan - airline Azerbaijan Airlines has reported that the crashed Azerbaijan Airlines plane was subjected to "physical and technical interference". 5 731 43
Kazakhstan will not hold parade on May 9 due to "calculation of budget savings" Kazakhstan will not hold a military parade on Victory Day this year to save budget funds. 4 004 41
Ukrainian MFA condemns violence in Kazakhstan, calls on parties to take measures to de-escalate situation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is closely following the development of the situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan and condemns the violence that has erupted in some Kazakh cities and has resulted in casualties. 2 851 41
Attempt on Kazakh oppositionist Saydykov: Two suspects fled abroad, they were declared international wanted man. PHOTOS Two men who attempted to assassinate Kazakh oppositionist Aidos Sadykov in Kyiv have been identified. They are citizens of Kazakhstan. 8 231 40
Russia will not stop as long as it exists within its current borders - Kazakh historian Albani. VIDEO The threats of Russian troops capturing northern Kazakhstan, which are being voiced by Russian propagandists, should be taken very seriously, says historian and publicist Bakhtiyar Albani, nephew of Dinmukhamed Kunayev (the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the... 9 676 40
Kazakhstan wants to supply oil to Europe bypassing Russia The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, instructed the government to diversify oil supply routes bypassing the Russian Federation. This happened after a Russian court ordered the Caspian Pipeline Consortium to suspend operations for 30 days. 9 764 40
With support of Embassy of Kazakhstan, "yurt of invincibility" was installed in Kharkiv. PHOTOS To the Day of Sobornosty in Kharkiv next to the monument to the lovers near st. "Yurt of invincibility" was installed in Architect Beketov metro station. 7 687 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Tokayev banned erection of monuments to Soviet figures in Kazakhstan The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, instructed to stop erecting monuments to figures of the USSR with fictional biographies. 6 588 36
Plane crashes in Kazakhstan: At least 15 fatalities. VIDEO A plane with 100 people aboard crashed in Kazakhstan. 25 819 35
Georgia, Armenia and Kazakhstan help Russia to circumvent sanctions - media Georgia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan are actively helping Russia circumvent Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, Politico reported Wednesday. 9 040 33 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Russian Su-30SM aircraft use French-made avionics. Fighter jets are serviced by Kazakh company ARC Group - InformNapalm The Kazakhstani straw company ARC Group cooperates with the Russian military and maintains Russian Su-30SM aircraft, which are equipped with high-tech equipment made by Thales and Safran. 39 972 33
Zelenskyy: Putin may destabilise situation in Kazakhstan to have dialogue with China Zelenskyy: Putin may destabilise situation in Kazakhstan to have dialogue with China 4 065 32 Previously in trend: War
Kyrgyzstan canceled CSTO training on its territory Kyrgyzstan has decided to abandon CSTO training 10 503 32
In Kazakhstan, rally in support of Ukraine was announced, but first participants were detained even before it began, - Radio Svoboda In the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan, the police detained about a dozen people at the place of the announced rally in support of Ukraine. The reason for the detention was not explained. 6 418 28 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine
Normandy Four meeting in Astana scheduled for late January The meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France in Astana is scheduled for the end of January. 6 028 27
Mardan after attack on oil refinery in Orsk: "Drones were launched from Kazakhstan. Isn’t it high time to conduct raid?" Russian propagandist Sergey Mardan has called for an invasion of Kazakhstan and an alleged "clean-up" of Astana following reports of a drone attack on the Orsk oil refinery. 8 662 27 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia
Kazakh opposition journalist Sadykov, who was shot in Kyiv, dies Kazakh opposition journalist Aidos Sadykov died in intensive care after an attempted murder in Kyiv. 7 186 26
Shooting in Kyiv: Kazakh journalist Aidos Sadykov injured, in serious condition. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation was initiated into the attempted murder of a 56-year-old journalist, a citizen of Kazakhstan. 11 242 25
Kazakhstan will not violate Western sanctions against Russia, - President Tokayev Kazakhstan is receiving notifications from the West about secondary sanctions and is not going to violate the restrictions imposed by the international community against Russia. 7 440 24 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia
Page 1 of 2
more top news
