Who says a corruption scandal is ever really over? An old Kyrgyz banking scandal shows up in Manafort's Ukraine dealings.

Three years ago, Russia formally annexed Crimea, citing a flawed referendum.

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

143 train cars, blocked at the Ukraine-Russia border, explain why.

The Kazakh president blamed instigators from abroad for recent violence and protests.

While many countries would like to be part of the Silk Road route, China has a strategic interest in Ukraine.

The route avoids Russia, plays into the opening of Iran and pleases China.

Ukraine is going to try shipping via Georgia and Azerbaijan instead.

Russia says all Kazakhstan-bound Ukrainian cargo travelling via Russia must go through Belarus first.

The two countries have been consolidating their relations on some shared worries.

In late October, Ashgabat tossed its rhetoric behind Kyiv.

"Kazakhstan has been, continues to be, and will remain the closest and most reliable neighbor and ally of Russia.”

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

Manufacturing tests of Russia’s newest T-14 Armata tank will be completed by 2016.

Some experts are skeptical over recent Russian claims.