Putin in recent years has taken a series of steps, including military actions, to expand Russia’s influence in countries formerly part of the USSR.
Nearly 8,000 detained in Kazakhstan over violent protests
Nearly 8,000 people in Kazakhstan were detained by police during protests that descended into violence last week and marked the worst unrest the former Soviet nation has faced since gaining …
Turkey caught off guard in Kazakhstan as Russia emerges on top
Turkey has offered — belatedly — to support Kazakhstan in helping to restore order to the central Asian nation that has been rocked by violent protests triggered by a hike in fuel prices and …
China Offers Kazakhstan Security Support, Opposes ‘External Forces’
China is willing to increase “law enforcement and security” cooperation with neighbouring Kazakhstan and help oppose interference by “external forces”, China’s foreign minister said on Monday, after …
China to host ministers from oil-rich Gulf states as Kazakhstan unrest heightens energy security fears
Foreign ministers from the Gulf states will start a five-day visit to Beijing on Monday in with energy expected to top the agenda. China is worried about supply security following the turmoil in …
Situation in Kazakhstan stabilized: presidential office
The situation in Kazakhstan has been stabilized in all regions of the country, with utilities and life support systems being restored, the press services of the Central Asian country’s president …
Here’s why the unrest in Kazakhstan is wreaking havoc on crypto and commodity markets
Bitcoin mining is largely dependent on internet access, so when Kazakhstan shut it down, a large swathe of the bitcoin network went offline.
Here’s why the unrest in Kazakhstan is wreaking havoc on crypto and commodity markets
Bitcoin mining is largely dependent on internet access, so when Kazakhstan shut it down, a large swathe of the bitcoin network went offline.
Output at Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield being restored gradually -Chevron
Kazakhstan’s largest oil venture Tengizchevroil (TCO) is gradually increasing production to reach normal rates at the Tengiz field after protests limited output there in recent days, operator Chevron …
French finance chief points to Kazakhstan in warning of need to control soaring energy prices
France’s head of economy and finance labeled the country’s energy crunch an “absolute emergency” as consumers face rising electricity bills due to a power shortage.