The US is increasingly supporting Kazakhstan, one of Russia’s closest allies, as cracks appear in the nation’s relationship with its larger neighbor following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
US seeks to reassure Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan, which has the longest land border with Russia at 7,644 kilometres, has welcomed Russians fleeing military service and called for a diplomatic resolution to the war that respects …
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan Discuss Further Financial Co-Op Prospects
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1. Governor of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) Taleh Kazimov discussed the prospects for further cooperation between the financial markets of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan …
Critical for Kazakhstan to pursue oil export options outside of Russia, investor says
Kazakhstan is exploring transport options for its oil, which currently transits and ships out of Russian territory, at risk of Moscow’s disruptions.
Kazakhstan needs to have alternative shipping routes away from Russia, Semurg Invest says
Nurzhan Marabayev of Semurg Invest says Kazakhstan is a large oil exporter, and it needs alternative routes away from Russia to maintain the amount of oil it ships out.
Just Passing Through: Kazakhstan’s Parallel Trade Predicament
Amid sanctions on Russia, there is a growing trend of back-door sales via third-party channels in friendly countries – like Kazakhstan.
Blinken Voices Support for Independence, Sovereignty of Kazakhstan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged support Tuesday for Kazakhstan’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity as he made his first visit to Central Asia as the top U.S. diplomat …
Family of Kazakhstan’s founding leader to no longer have legal immunity
Kazakhstan on Wednesday lifted the legal immunity of its founding president’s family, according to the country’s presidential press service. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a bill annulling …
Governor of CBA to meet with heads of National Banks of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan
“We left for a business trip to hold meetings with the management of the National Banks of Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of …
Media Watchdog Urges Kazakhstan To Investigate Attacks On Journalists
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Kazakh authorities to “thoroughly investigate” a wave of attacks on independent journalists in the Central Asian nation and ensure …