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Kazakhstan-Russia relations

July 06, 2022
Pipeline Critical to Kazakh Oil Exports Ordered to Halt Operations by Russian Court
By Catherine Putz
The timing of the decision has naturally raised some eyebrows, but of greater consequence is the lack of diversification of export routes for Kazakh oil.

June 30, 2022
The Complexity of Kazakhstan-Russia Relations on Display
By Aliya Askar
What did Kazakh President Tokayev’s recent statements in Russia actually mean?

June 15, 2022
Tokayev Downplays January CSTO Deployment to Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
In a recent interview, the Kazakh president again pushed back against those in Russia who say Moscow "saved" Kazakhstan in January.

April 28, 2022
‘Look at Ukraine’: Russian Commentator Threatens Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan is, indeed, looking at Ukraine carefully and thinking seriously.

April 27, 2022
Bad Business Climate in Russia a Boon for Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan stands to benefit as Russian companies look to move out of Russia in order to trade globally again.

April 04, 2022
Kazakhstan: Diplomatic Blitz in Europe Amid War in Ukraine
By Catherine Putz
If Kazakhstan can deftly maneuver between Russia and Europe, it stands to benefit economically and politically.

March 10, 2022
How Ukraine Could Remake Kazakhstan’s Relationship With Russia
By Kristoffer Rees
Tokayev’s “new Kazakhstan” is much less in sync with Russia, as illustrated by the country’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

March 07, 2022
Kazakh-Russian Relations in the Context of the War in Ukraine
By Aliya Askar
Does Kazakhstan owe Russia a “debt” for Moscow’s help in January? And what should we make of Kazakhstan’s neutral position on the unfolding conflict in Ukraine?

June 10, 2021
Is Kazakhstan Losing Its Most Talented Youth to Russia?
By Alimana Zhanmukanova
From musicians and students to professionals, some of Kazakhstan’s best and brightest choose to establish themselves in Russia. Why?

June 09, 2021
Kazakhstan: Please Don’t ‘Politicize’ the Eurasian Economic Union
By Catherine Putz
Let’s keep to discussions about trade, okay?

May 11, 2021
Russian Foreign Minister Finally Responds to Kazakh Sovereignty Worries
By Alimana Zhanmukanova
Five months after controversial comments regarding Kazakh territory, Lavrov dismisses them as coming from deputies “chasing after sensations.”

April 23, 2021
Is Northern Kazakhstan at Risk to Russia?
By Alimana Zhanmukanova
The “Russian Question” has always alarmed Kazakhstan’s leaders and riled up nationalists.