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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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Network of fraudulent call centers using Deepfake to scam foreigners exposed in OdesaPhoto

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.

Society • May 28, 10:26 AM • 3562 views
Three Ukrainian tennis players secure victories at tournament in France

Svitolina, Kostyuk, and Starodubtseva secured victories at the tournament in France. Daria Snigur ended her run, losing to American Peyton Stearns.

Sports • May 27, 04:59 PM • 4649 views
Armenia has opened a new railway route to the EU via Turkey

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.

News of the World • May 24, 06:38 PM • 7728 views
RF bans parallel import of electronics and restricts supply of leading brands' equipment - intelligence

Moscow is banning the parallel import of Intel, Samsung, and Acer electronics starting May 27. This will lead to technological backwardness and rising prices.

News of the World • May 22, 01:20 PM • 3166 views
Zelenskyy received Naftogaz report – Ukraine is working on the seizure of Russian assets in 10 jurisdictions

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.

Economy • May 21, 10:59 AM • 3000 views
Kazakhstan has allowed Naftogaz to forcibly recover 1.4 billion from Gazprom

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.

Economy • May 20, 04:58 PM • 10253 views
Direct foreign flights from the Russian Federation have decreased threefold compared to the Soviet era – analysts

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.

Economy • May 18, 05:30 PM • 6592 views
Kazakhstan is of strategic importance for Ukraine – Sybiha reveals the reasons

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.

Economy • May 17, 03:19 PM • 9841 views
Svitolina defeated the world number three and reached the final of the "WTA 1000" in Rome

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.

Sports • May 14, 11:18 PM • 4754 views
Elina Svitolina defeated the world number two and reached the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in RomeVideo

Svitolina defeated world number two Rybakina and reached the semifinals in Rome. The Ukrainian will face Iga Świątek.

Sports • May 13, 09:35 PM • 10546 views
Elina Svitolina reached the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in RomeVideo

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.

Sports • May 11, 05:42 PM • 11261 views
Without military equipment, but with Koreans. The May 9 parade in Moscow lasted only 45 minutesPhotoVideo

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.

Politics • May 9, 08:40 AM • 143494 views
Ukraine rises to second place in World Championship Division IA after two victories

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.

Sports • May 6, 07:51 AM • 3873 views
The Government of Kazakhstan plans to completely phase out electricity supplies from Russia - CCD

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.

News of the World • May 5, 05:46 PM • 6828 views
Ukraine's national ice hockey team started the 2026 World Championship in Division IA with a defeat against Poland

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.

Sports • May 2, 08:38 PM • 4202 views
SBU employee remanded in custody with bail over $110,000 bribe

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.

Society • April 30, 06:27 AM • 4098 views
Kazakhstani citizen accused of spying for Russia arrested in Germany

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.

News of the World • April 29, 01:07 PM • 3738 views
Demand for $110,000 for a court plea deal: Lawyer and SBU officers in Poltava region served with notices of suspicion

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.

Society • April 29, 12:38 PM • 3196 views
Kazakhstan changes oil route to Germany due to Russian actions

Kazakhstan will reroute 260,000 tons of oil to Germany following the suspension of transit through the "Druzhba" pipeline across Russian territory.

News of the World • April 28, 08:27 AM • 29281 views
EU to target oil, banks, and shadow fleet – what's in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia

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.

Economy • April 23, 05:17 PM • 45599 views
Russia to halt Kazakh oil supplies to Germany via Druzhba - Reuters

Starting May 1, Russia plans to cease oil supplies from Kazakhstan to Germany. This will deprive the PCK refinery in Schwedt of 17% of its raw material for fuel production.

News of the World • April 21, 11:35 AM • 4609 views
Kazakhstan abandoned plans to build three thermal power plants jointly with Russia - projects were transferred to another country

Kazakhstan transferred contracts for the construction of thermal power plants to a Singaporean consortium due to lack of funding from Russia. The facilities will be built by the end of 2029.

News of the World • April 7, 05:26 PM • 6006 views
Russia reports drone attack on CPC oil terminal in Black Sea - Reuters

Tanks and berths of the terminal, which provides 1. 5% of global oil supplies, were hit. A fire at the Sheskharis facility is also reported.

News of the World • April 6, 03:10 PM • 5071 views
Court chose pre-trial measures for participants of fraudulent call center network from Dnipro - Kravchenko

Three suspects were arrested without bail for defrauding foreigners and Ukrainians. Other defendants were placed under house arrest and bail of UAH 9.9 million.

Society • April 2, 06:23 PM • 5526 views
Suspects in the murder of Ihor Komarov in Bali had been following him for a month

Bali police established that Ihor Komarov had been under long-term surveillance before his dismemberment. Seven foreign suspects have already fled abroad.

Crimes and emergencies • March 30, 06:10 PM • 12788 views
Georgia plans to abandon Russian oil – betting on raw materials from Central Asia

Black Sea Petroleum is building a refinery in Kulevi to process raw materials from Central Asia.

Economy • March 30, 04:00 PM • 10156 views
Ukraine won its first "gold" at the World Cup fencing stages this seasonPhoto

The Kharkiv resident defeated Ruslan Kurbanov in the final in Astana with a score of 15:12. This is Ukraine's first gold medal in the current World Cup season.

Sports • March 29, 10:57 AM • 5442 views
Interpol has issued a search warrant for five individuals suspected of kidnapping and murdering Ukrainian Komarov in BaliPhoto

At Indonesia's request, three Ukrainians, a Russian, and a Kazakh are being sought. They are suspected of kidnapping and murdering Ihor Komarov, whose remains were found in Bali.

Crimes and emergencies • March 17, 06:09 PM • 13802 views
Kazakhstan holds referendum on new constitution

Kazakhstan votes on constitutional changes to strengthen presidential powers. The reform will allow Tokayev to appoint the government and merge the chambers of parliament.

Politics • March 15, 08:31 AM • 7831 views
Greek-flagged tanker hit by unidentified object near Novorossiysk terminal - Reuters

A Greek-flagged vessel was damaged by an unknown object while awaiting oil loading. The crew was unharmed, and the tanker has already left the area.

Economy • March 14, 10:22 AM • 5346 views