‘We want respect’: Putin’s authority tested in Central Asia | News
Sensing that Russia has been weakened by its war in Ukraine, some of its closest allies in Central Asia are displaying a newly
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Kazakhstan
Russia launches Iranian satellite into space from Kazakhstan base | Space News
The launch signals the beginning of ‘strategic cooperation’ between the two countries in the space industry, according to the Iranian
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Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan for interfaith conference | Religion News
After the pontiff said he will ease his travel, the Vatican confirms an upcoming Central Asia visit where he may
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Kazakhstan holds referendum to amend constitution | News
The constitutional reform spearheaded by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev marks the end of Nazarbayev’s rule. Kazakhstan is holding a referendum to
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Kazakhstan does not want to be behind new Iron Curtain: Official | News
Deputy foreign minister says Kazakhstan would welcome companies exiting Russia due to the war in Ukraine. Kazakhstan does not wish
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Ukraine war: Is Central Asia loosening ties with Russia? | Russia-Ukraine war News
On March 17, as Moscow’s war on Ukraine intensified, Uzbekistan made a statement few observers anticipated. Speaking at the Senate’s
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Kazakhstan president proposes reforms to limit his powers | News
Tokayev seeks to switch his country from ‘superpresidential’ rule to a presidential republic with a strong parliament. Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart
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Eighteen foreigners remain jailed in Kazakhstan over unrest | News
Kazakhstan’s human rights commissioner says 14 Uzbek, two Russian and two Kyrgyz nationals remain in detention centres. A total of
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Kazakhstan detains ex-defence minister for inaction during unrest | News
Murat Bektanov faces four to eight years in prison on charges of failing to fulfil his duties during deadly riots.
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Kazakh president becomes party chair after sidelining Nazarbayev | News
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been voted chairman of the governing party, replacing his mentor and former head of state
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