The Latest Breaking News from Kazakhstan

Russian spies plotted ‘fake blood’ protest at London embassy, jurors told

The UK-based ringleader, Orlin Roussev, had brainstormed ideas with his Russian spymaster, the Old Bailey heard.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

Russia spies planned to spray London embassy with pig blood in fake protest ploy, court hears

Spies plotted to release ‘deep fake porn’ images of the son of the Kazakhstan President, the court has heard

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia and risked many lives, court told

Three Bulgarian nationals were allegedly part of a group which carried out surveillance on opponents of the Russian state, the Old Bailey heard.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

In A First, France Welcomes Russian Army Deserters

Six Russian soldiers who fled the fighting in Ukraine have found refuge in France and hope to receive asylum, in a landmark case of Russian deserters being welcomed in an EU country as a group.

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024

Aussie Vukic beaten in bid to make Almaty Open final

Australian Aleksandar Vukic's bid to reach his second ATP final has been scuppered by Russian Karen Khachanov in the semis at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan.

AAP · Oct 19, 2024

Russians who refuse to fight in Ukraine see hope of sanctuary in France

France has granted temporary refuge to six Russian soldiers who fled rather than fight the war in Ukraine, the first time a European Union country has let in deserters without passports or travel documents. An anti-war activist who helped them escape tells RFI about the difficult process of getting former…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 18, 2024

Six Russian soldiers granted French temporary entry permits after fleeing Ukraine

Organisations assisting deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing war

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

Scotland U21 suffer narrow Kazakhstan defeat which ends Euro 2025 qualification hopes

Scotland Under-21s faced a disappointing end to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

Kazakhs Approve Plan For First Nuclear Power Plant

Kazakhstan has approved a plan to build its first nuclear power station in a referendum, overcoming lingering resentment over massive radiation exposure from Soviet-era nuclear tests.

International Business Times · Oct 7, 2024

'Yes' Vote Prevails In Kazakhstan Nuclear Plant Vote: TV

Kazakhs looked Sunday to have voted in favour of building the first nuclear power plant in the Central Asian country, the world's largest producer of uranium but lacking electricity, in a referendum.

International Business Times · Oct 6, 2024