Kazakhstan
Seven parties are competing for 145 seats in Kazakhstan's new unicameral parliament. Constitutional changes could allow Tokayev to run for office after 2029.
Banks in four countries have raised fees on Russian cash to 15–20%. The surplus of rubles is squeezing Moscow’s financial influence.
On August 14, an emergency shutdown of KEGOC JSC's 500 kV lines left Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan without power. Electricity has already begun to be restored, and power supplies have been fully restored.
During a large-scale special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police shut down 94 fraudulent call centers and 1,794 operator workstations. Equipment, vehicles, money, and gold were seized, and 26 individuals were notified of suspicion.
US Vice President J. D. Vance asked Ukraine to stop striking tankers using a Russian port.
Ukraine, a US official said, agreed not to strike non-Russian tankers and certain infrastructure in the Black Sea. This should help preserve Kazakhstan’s oil exports, which have declined.
The President of Ukraine stated that Russian drones are hunting people in Kherson and called on the world to cooperate. He emphasized that the Russian war must not spread to other countries.
Ukrainian drones attack Wildberries logistics centers, threatening financial problems for the company and its creditors. The marketplace's debts reach 1.3 trillion rubles, and the strikes could increase pressure on the Russian economy.
Russia imported 30,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline from Morocco due to a fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries. The supplier was Lukoil.
Kazakhstan has shut down its main oil terminal on the Black Sea after Ukrainian drone strikes on two tankers. This is the third suspension in a month, threatening the country's economic interests.
As a result of a drone attack in Penza, a Wildberries warehouse caught fire. One injured, about 200 employees evacuated.
The men's Ukrainian national épée fencing team won silver medals at the World Championships in Hong Kong. This is the first team award for Ukraine at world championships since 2019.
Russian agricultural sector faces diesel shortage due to damage to refineries, threatening the harvest. The Ministry of Agriculture has reduced preferential lending, worsening the situation for farmers.
Iran is theoretically capable of attacking Ukraine with Khorramshahr missiles, but their accuracy and reliability are questionable. The expert believes that the strikes will be demonstrative in nature.
Brent oil prices fell to $89. 23 per barrel after the suspension of US and Iranian attacks. Analysts doubt that the pause will restore supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha approved the call of the President of Kazakhstan to Putin to end the war. He emphasized that Moscow should feel greater pressure to agree to peace.
Russia will gradually lift the ban on diesel fuel exports, but restrictions on gasoline will continue until the end of the year. Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated that the market has stabilized after the fuel crisis caused by attacks on refineries.
Peskov stated that freezing the conflict is impossible due to Kyiv's position. Russia insists on achieving its own goals in the war.
President of Kazakhstan Tokayev at a forum in Omsk proposed to "freeze" the Russian-Ukrainian war. He also called Ukrainians and Russians "brotherly peoples" and expressed condolences over the loss of life.
The Trump administration warned Ukraine against strikes on non-Russian vessels after an attack on a tanker chartered by Chevron. The reason was risks to the company's assets in Kazakhstan and energy supplies to Europe.
Kazakhstan has stopped transporting oil to the CPC terminal due to attacks on tankers. The suspension may lead to a reduction in production by the country's oil companies.
The depositary Euroclear filed a lawsuit with a Belgian court to block a Russian court's decision to pay 220 billion euros. Euroclear insists that only Belgian courts have jurisdiction over it.
Due to attacks on oil refineries, Russia plans to import gasoline from Asia by sea in June. This decision is driven by fuel shortages in more than ten regions of the country.
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.