Pashinyan's party won 50% of the vote in the elections and retained power. The vote confirmed the course toward a further weakening of Russia's political influence in the country.
The Russian Federation will allocate $16. 4 billion in loans for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The funding comes amid a record deficit in the Russian budget.
The OPEC+ alliance agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day starting in July. Seven countries plan to fully lift restrictions by the end of September.
The government is simplifying the return of youth from occupation who lack documents in the registries. Identity certificates can be issued free of charge through designated diplomatic missions.
Serhiy Byzov called for the relocation of the ILO office from Moscow to Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. He emphasized the protection of the rights of Ukrainian workers during the war.
Kazakhstan is ready to accept Iranian uranium to facilitate a nuclear deal with the US. The IAEA supports the idea, but Tehran is currently opposed to the export of the fuel.
The EU will create migrant deportation centers in third countries to accelerate their removal. The new rules provide for tougher sanctions and reduced benefits.
China is increasing transit to Europe bypassing the Russian Federation via the Middle Corridor. Kazakhstan is investing $10 billion in the development of this route by 2030.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Ambassador Sergei Kopyrkin to Moscow due to Armenia's rapprochement with the EU. Putin is threatening tariff hikes and restrictions for Armenian workers.
EAEU countries demand Armenia hold a referendum to choose between the union and the EU. A report on the consequences of suspending Yerevan's membership will be prepared by December.
A gang that defrauded residents of Kazakhstan through Deepfake and call centers has been exposed in Odesa. The scammers gained access to online banking and withdrew funds into cryptocurrency.
Svitolina, Kostyuk, and Starodubtseva secured victories at the tournament in France. Daria Snigur ended her run, losing to American Peyton Stearns.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the opening of the Akhalkalaki–Kars railway for Armenian exports. This will allow the country to establish connections with the EU.
Moscow is banning the parallel import of Intel, Samsung, and Acer electronics starting May 27. This will lead to technological backwardness and rising prices.
A court in Kazakhstan has authorized the recovery of $1. 4 billion from Gazprom. Ukraine is working on the seizure of Russian assets in ten jurisdictions and is cooperating with the EU.
A court in Astana has allowed the forced recovery of 1. 4 billion dollars from Gazprom. This is the first foreign decision regarding the enforcement of an arbitration award against the Russian company.
This summer, it will be possible to fly from the Russian Federation to only 32 countries, which is three times fewer than during the Soviet era. The list includes Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, and 29 other states.
Minister Sybiha emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan for Ukraine's energy sector and reconstruction. The countries are united by a shared history of struggle against Russian repression.
Elina Svitolina beat Iga Świątek in the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome. In the final, the Ukrainian will face American Coco Gauff on May 16.
Svitolina defeated world number two Rybakina and reached the semifinals in Rome. The Ukrainian will face Iga Świątek.
Svitolina defeated the Czech player Bartůňková with a score of 6:2, 6:3 and advanced to the 1/4 finals in Rome. Next, she will play against the winner of the Plíšková — Rybakina match.
The event lasted 45 minutes without ground equipment, but with aviation and North Korean troops. Leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Laos and other states arrived for the parade.
Ukrainian hockey players defeated France with a score of 3:2 at the World Championship in Division IA. This is the team's highest-rated victory in the last two decades.
The Government of Kazakhstan plans to stop importing electricity from the Russian Federation in 2027 thanks to new capacities. The country continues its course towards reducing dependence.
The Ukrainian national team lost to Poland with a score of 2:3 in the first round of the 2026 World Championship. The next match against Lithuania will take place on Sunday at 17:00.
HACC has arrested an SBU official with a bail option of 5 million UAH. He is suspected of extorting 110,000 dollars to close a criminal case.
Sergey K. , a citizen of Kazakhstan, was detained in Berlin for spying for the Russian Federation. He was collecting data on German military aid and drones for Ukraine.
NABU and SAP have exposed SBU officials in the Poltava region for a $110,000 bribe. The money was demanded for a plea deal in a case involving trade with the Russian Federation through shell companies.
Kazakhstan will reroute 260,000 tons of oil to Germany following the suspension of transit through the "Druzhba" pipeline across Russian territory.
New restrictions cover 20 banks, 46 shadow fleet vessels, and digital ruble operations. Companies from China and the UAE were sanctioned for assisting the military-industrial complex.
