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Kazakhstan

The largest country in Central Asia
The Republic of Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia and the ninth largest in the world, covering 2,724,900 square kilometers. Located deep within the Eurasian continent, it borders Russia, China, and other Central Asian states. The country's population is estimated to be 20.4 million in 2025, and its capital city is Astana. Kazakhstan was the last republic to declare independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Since then, the country has transitioned from a planned to a market economy, which has significantly changed its development.
1991
The country gained independence
1992
The world's fourth-largest nuclear arsenal was renounced
2006
The first national communication satellite, KazSat–1, was launched
2012
The country entered the top 50 most competitive nations in the world
2017
Kazakhstan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017–2018
2019
Astana was renamed Nur-Sultan (in honor of President Nursultan Nazarbayev)
2022
The capital's name was reverted to Astana
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Lukashenko will arrive in Moscow this week for a business visit

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will pay a two-day visit to Moscow, where he will attend the Victory Parade and participate in the Eurasian Economic Council summit dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the EEU.

News of the World • May 6, 04:23 PM • 24239 views
Euro 2025 qualifiers: Ukraine's U-19 national team to hold qualifying matches in the Netherlands in November

Ukraine's U-19 national team will play Euro 2025 qualifiers in the Netherlands on November 13, 16 and 19 against Slovenia and Kazakhstan.

Sports • May 6, 03:11 PM • 63334 views
A Ukrainian man was attacked with a knife in Budapest. The man died from his wounds

A 48-year-old Ukrainian man was stabbed after a fight in Budapest. Police detained the attacker on the spot and are bringing him to justice.

Crimes and emergencies • May 2, 02:50 PM • 22282 views
Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to unite their power systems

Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum on uniting their energy systems, which will enable cooperation in the production and export of green energy to Europe.

Economy • May 2, 05:01 AM • 23201 views
In Europe, there are no military dangers that hurt only one person - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said that there are no military threats in Europe that affect only one country, as they inevitably affect others, emphasizing the need for cooperation to maintain peace and security across the continent.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 01:07 PM • 54463 views
Despite sanctions: russia continues to buy British cars through third countries - media

Despite Western sanctions, russia is likely to obtain British luxury cars through neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, where exports from Britain have increased unprecedentedly.

News of the World • April 26, 11:15 AM • 21955 views
Drone attacks on refineries and spring floods push russian refining volumes to 11-month low - Bloomberg

Oil refining in russia has fallen to its lowest level in 11 months due to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and large-scale spring flooding in several regions.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 04:21 PM • 24254 views
In China, heavy rains destroyed homes and roads, causing 4 deaths and disrupting the lives of 110,000 people

Heavy rains in the Chinese province of Guangdong caused floods that killed 4 people, displaced 110,000, and destroyed roads and bridges.

News of the World • April 22, 03:36 PM • 35396 views
Putin's delegation booked a VIP room in the restaurant of the family of the former Kazakh minister on the day of his wife's death

On the day of the death of the wife of the former Minister of Economy of Kazakhstan, Putin's delegation booked a VIP room in the restaurant where she died.

News of the World • April 18, 01:10 PM • 47869 views
Shmygal: If Ukraine loses the war against russia, World War III may begin

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal is convinced that if Kyiv loses the war with russia, it could lead to World War III, as russia will not stop in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 18, 12:05 PM • 22284 views
Ukrainian pair of judokas with hearing impairments took first place in the team competition and won 17 medals at the World Championships

At the World Championships among athletes with hearing impairments in Turkestan (Kazakhstan), the Ukrainian judo team won 17 medals, including gold in the team event, and took first place among 15 countries.

Sports • April 17, 02:11 AM • 25567 views
Son of the mayor of flooded Orsk bought an apartment of almost 100 square meters in the UAE - Navalny's team investigation

The son of the mayor of the flooded Russian city of Orsk bought a luxury apartment in Dubai worth $353,600 a month before the dam broke.

News of the World • April 15, 05:59 PM • 20317 views
For 2.2 thousand dollars and a Russian passport: how Russia recruits foreigners for the war with Ukraine

Russia actively promotes and tries to recruit foreign nationals, including migrant workers, to its armed forces to fight in the war against Ukraine, offering financial incentives such as a monthly salary of about $2,000, bonuses, Russian passports, and other benefits.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 01:13 PM • 21423 views
Amid a scandal over the death of a former economy minister's wife, Kazakhstan has toughened penalties for domestic violence

Kazakhstan has tightened penalties for domestic violence, including fines, community service, and arrest for beating, amid a scandalous case involving the death of the wife of a former economy minister.

News of the World • April 15, 11:00 AM • 18402 views
Russia tested an intercontinental ballistic missile: what is known

Russia has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar test site to confirm the reliability of its strategic missile systems.

News of the World • April 12, 06:14 PM • 32960 views
At the Trimore summit, Zelenskyi emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense

At the Three Seas summit, President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with real actions, not words, as Russian threats span the entire space from Europe to Kazakhstan.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:24 PM • 24014 views
"The worst disaster in 80 years": large-scale floods in Kazakhstan do not recede

Nearly 98,000 people, a third of them children, have been evacuated due to massive flooding in Kazakhstan, which authorities are calling "the biggest disaster in 80 years. "

News of the World • April 11, 02:49 PM • 102060 views
Ukraine has no ambassadors in 30 countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a list of

The position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary remains vacant in 30 Ukrainian embassies in different countries, including the UK, Belarus, Ghana and others, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Human Resources Department reports.

Politics • April 9, 04:27 PM • 87904 views
Ex-minister of economy of Kazakhstan Bishimbayev could have strangled his wife - forensic expert

The former Minister of Economy of Kazakhstan, Bishimbayev, may have strangled his wife, according to the testimony of a forensic medical examination in the case of his murder.

News of the World • April 9, 02:44 PM • 28248 views
Reuters: amid Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, russia prepares to borrow fuel from other countries

moscow has asked Kazakhstan to create a reserve of 100,000 tons of gasoline for delivery to Russia in case of a fuel shortage due to Ukrainian drone attacks on russian refineries.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 01:41 PM • 23357 views
Ukrainian badminton players win international tournaments in Malta and Kazakhstan

Ukrainian badminton players won gold in the mixed doubles and bronze in the women's doubles at the Malta International tournament, as well as silver at the Kazakhstan International Challenge.

Sports • April 8, 01:06 AM • 31873 views
Bloomberg: Thailand wants to introduce a single visa for six Southeast Asian countries

Thailand is proposing to introduce a single tourist visa valid in six Southeast Asian countries - Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar - to increase tourism revenues.

News of the World • April 7, 08:13 PM • 106690 views
Kazakh airline suspends flights to Tatarstan after drone attack

Kazakhstan's Qazaq Air has suspended flights from Aktobe to Kazan, Russia, indefinitely from April 5, 2024, for security reasons following a drone attack in Tatarstan.

War in Ukraine • April 3, 09:03 PM • 105431 views
Zelensky names countries that could be at risk if Ukraine loses

According to President Zelenskyy, if Ukraine loses, Putin could launch an aggression against Kazakhstan, the Baltic states, Poland, and Germany and draw NATO into a war.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:18 PM • 26998 views
Bloomberg: US, UK track $20 billion in cryptocurrency transfers to Russia

The US and UK are investigating more than $20 billion in cryptocurrency transfers to Russia through the Russian exchange Garantex using Tether, suspected of facilitating financial crimes and illegal transfers.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 03:50 AM • 45484 views
Even tomorrow, Russian missiles can fly to any country. Putin's army may come to Europe - Zelensky

According to President Zelenskyy, Putin's army could advance into Europe after Ukraine, which could lead to US citizens being forced to fight as NATO members.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 03:50 PM • 26909 views
Polish customs officers allow sanctioned timber from Belarus to enter the EU with forged documents - media

Belarusian timber under sanctions is imported to the EU via Poland using forged documents claiming that the products originate from Kazakhstan.

Politics • March 26, 06:53 PM • 68751 views
FT: US urges Kyiv to stop strikes on russian refineries. Ukraine says it is fighting with all available capabilities

Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that despite Washington's calls to limit strikes on russia's energy infrastructure, Kyiv is forced to fight with the resources it has.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 01:09 PM • 26228 views
Zelensky appoints Haidai as head of Mukachevo DSA

President Zelenskiy appoints former Luhansk official Serhiy Haidai as head of the Mukachevo District State Administration in Zakarpattia region.

Politics • March 16, 07:21 AM • 72288 views
Zelenskyy believes putin may try to conduct a ground operation in the Baltic States or Moldova

Zelenskyy believes that putin may launch a ground operation in non-nuclear countries such as Moldova or the Baltic states to destabilize them and strengthen his negotiating position.

Politics • March 12, 12:56 PM • 25627 views