Kazakhstan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bali police established that Ihor Komarov had been under long-term surveillance before his dismemberment. Seven foreign suspects have already fled abroad.
Black Sea Petroleum is building a refinery in Kulevi to process raw materials from Central Asia.
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.