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Russia-Kazakhstan relations

Emerging Russian Firm Takes Place of Sanctioned Lender in Central Asia

Emerging Russian Firm Takes Place of Sanctioned Lender in Central Asia

By Daniel Beizsley
Russia’s substitution of VEB.RF with an under-the-radar firm is helping the country and its neighbors find a way around Western sanctions.

Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Conundrum

Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Power Conundrum

By Togzhan Kassenova
What is true and not in the arguments for and against nuclear power in Kazakhstan? Why does Russia loom so large in this debate? And is the government listening to the people?
Central Asia to Host Xi Jinping on First Foreign Trip Since 2020

Central Asia to Host Xi Jinping on First Foreign Trip Since 2020

By Catherine Putz
Xi is expected to travel to Kazakhstan on September 14 and then travel to Uzbekistan for the SCO summit, where he will meet with Russian President Putin.

Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia: Unrest and Uncertainty

Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Russia: Unrest and Uncertainty

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Voloshin

Interview with Gerard Toal: Why Does Russia Invade Its Neighbors?

Interview with Gerard Toal: Why Does Russia Invade Its Neighbors?

By Casey Michel
"Putin is an experienced geopolitician now, though his 'victories' may not look so good in the long run."

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Kazakhstan Jails Another Citizen for Separatist Comments Online

Kazakhstan Jails Another Citizen for Separatist Comments Online

By Catherine Putz
Controversial, and insulting, posts on social media have landed another Kazakh in jail.

Nazarbayev the Mediator Sets Sights on Ukraine Crisis

Nazarbayev the Mediator Sets Sights on Ukraine Crisis

By Catherine Putz
Crises come and go, but Russia-Kazakhstan remain fast friends.
Kazakh-Russian Space Cooperation Muddles Forward

Kazakh-Russian Space Cooperation Muddles Forward

By Catherine Putz
A lot can happen between now and 2050, bu don't expect the Russians to leave Baikonur any time soon.

Kazakhstan Gets Thanks for Russia-Turkey Rapprochement

Kazakhstan Gets Thanks for Russia-Turkey Rapprochement

By Catherine Putz
Turkish leaders have thanked both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan for helping bring the two states back together.

Kazakhstan Takes Delivery of (Free) Russian S-300 Missile Defense Systems

Kazakhstan Takes Delivery of (Free) Russian S-300 Missile Defense Systems

By Catherine Putz
Moscow has plans for a region-wide air defense system.

Russian Defense Minister Visits Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

Russian Defense Minister Visits Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

By Catherine Putz
Sergei Shoigu embodies Moscow's concerns about whether Central Asia can manage security, internally and on its periphery.
Kazakhstan to Get New Helicopters in 2016

Kazakhstan to Get New Helicopters in 2016

By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan gets some good news from Russia.

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