Russia-Kazakhstan relations

December 07, 2016

Kazakhstan Jails Another Citizen for Separatist Comments Online

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

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Kazakhstan Jails Another Citizen for Separatist Comments Online

August 18, 2016

Nazarbayev the Mediator Sets Sights on Ukraine Crisis

Crises come and go, but Russia-Kazakhstan remain fast friends.

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Nazarbayev the Mediator Sets Sights on Ukraine Crisis

July 15, 2016

Kazakh-Russian Space Cooperation Muddles Forward

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

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Kazakh-Russian Space Cooperation Muddles Forward

July 06, 2016

Kazakhstan Gets Thanks for Russia-Turkey Rapprochement

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

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Kazakhstan Gets Thanks for Russia-Turkey Rapprochement

June 09, 2016

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

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

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

June 08, 2016

Russian Defense Minister Visits Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

Sergei Shoigu embodies Moscow's concerns about whether Central Asia can manage security, internally and on its periphery.

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Russian Defense Minister Visits Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

June 02, 2016

Kazakhstan to Get New Helicopters in 2016

Kazakhstan gets some good news from Russia.

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Kazakhstan to Get New Helicopters in 2016

March 08, 2016

Russia Paying Less to Lease Kazakh Missile Testing Sites

Agreements signed last year lower the rent and downsize the territory rented by Moscow.

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Russia Paying Less to Lease Kazakh Missile Testing Sites

February 10, 2016

The Russia-Kazakhstan-Turkey Triangle

A visit and a phone call illustrate that Astana is stuck between Moscow and Ankara.

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The Russia-Kazakhstan-Turkey Triangle

December 25, 2015

Russia Delivers S-300 Missile Defense System to Kazakhstan

Plus, the erosion of intel in Afghanistan, Russia's intel sharing with the Taliban, and more defense and security links.

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Russia Delivers S-300 Missile Defense System to Kazakhstan

October 14, 2015

Russia’s Missile Launches and Caspian Politics

Moscow’s cruise missile launches demonstrated strength--and weakness--in the Caspian corridor.

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Russia’s Missile Launches and Caspian Politics

October 10, 2015

Kazakhstan Deftly Balances Relations with Ukraine and Russia

Astana’s careful diplomatic balance was on display as Ukrainian President Poroshenko paid an official visit.

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Kazakhstan Deftly Balances Relations with Ukraine and Russia

March 23, 2015

China, Russia and the Tussle for Influence in Kazakhstan

The two powers are pursuing competing interests in Central Asia.

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China, Russia and the Tussle for Influence in Kazakhstan

December 20, 2014

Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Took a Dive in 2014

Beyond the EEU photo-ops, relations are at their lowest point in the post-Soviet era.

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Russia-Kazakhstan Relations Took a Dive in 2014

December 11, 2014

A Common Currency for the EEU?

Russian officials certainly seem to think so. Others seem less enthused.

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A Common Currency for the EEU?

October 21, 2014

Kazakh Found Among Ukraine Separatists

The presence of an ethnic Kazakh among separatists in Eastern Ukraine is another reason for Astana to worry.

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Kazakh Found Among Ukraine Separatists