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Kazakhstan to deport Russian major who fled his country over war

Kazakhstan is preparing to deport a Russian security officer who fled his country because he objected to the invasion of Ukraine and hoped to find refuge in the West, his wife said on Thursday.

Reuters

Iranian chess players compete without hijab, 100 Iranian detainees could face death penalty, rights group says

At least 100 Iranians, including five women, are charged with capital offences in connection with protests in Iran, Norway-based Iran Human Rights says, as two Iranian chess champions defy hijab laws during a chess tournament in Kazakhstan.

ABC News

Iranian chess player appears at Kazakhstan tournament without hijab for second day -Reuters witness

An Iranian chess player on Wednesday took part in an international tournament in Kazakhstan without a hijab for the second day running, according to a Reuters journalist present.

Reuters

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's young Man Utd XI in Europa League has had disastrous success rate

Three years ago, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took Manchester United to Kazakhstan for a Europa League group match, but it wasn't the famous Red Devils side we were used to seeing

Daily Mirror

Ukraine recap: Putin's trip to Minsk fuels fears of a bleak and bloody new year

Volodymyr Zelensky has been on his travels this week, leaving Ukraine for the first time since the invasion to fly to the US to meet with Joe Biden and address a joint sitting of Congress. The Ukrainian president impressed with his Churchillian tone, comparing his country’s defiance of Russia’s war…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: Russia only hurts itself with its inflammatory discourse on Kazakhstan

It has been a turbulent year in Russian-Kazakh relations. Russia’s oil rich neighbour, which straddles central Asia and eastern Europe, started the year by asking for Russia’s help in restoring stability after protests erupted in its major cities.

The Conversation

Will Putin’s ‘natural gas union’ fail?

Uzbekistan has poured cold water on a potential alliance in another sign Central Asia is keeping Russia at arm’s length.

Al Jazeera

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A taste of the nomadic life leaves a legacy of strokes in Kazakhstan

With high salt levels in traditional dishes linked to disease, health campaigners are urging change, from product labels to suggestions for alternative seasoning

The Guardian - UK

Russian officer who fled to Kazakhstan could be deported, family says

A Russian military officer who illegally crossed into Kazakhstan because he objected to the invasion of Ukraine has been detained there, his family said, leaving Kazakh authorities with a diplomatic dilemma over whether to hand him over to Moscow.

Reuters

Aviation giant Airbus settles €16 million fine to halt corruption investigation

A Paris court has approved an agreement under which airplane manufacturer Airbus will pay €15.9 million in penalties to end a corruption probe focusing on sales to Libya and Kazakhstan over a decade ago.

Radio France Internationale

Airbus pays 15.9m euros to close French corruption probe

PARIS: A French judge on Wednesday allowed European aerospace firm Airbus to pay 15.9 million euros ($16.4 million) to avoid a corruption probe into aircraft deals in Libya and Kazakhstan between 2006 and 2011.

Bangkok Post

Puffy-faced Vladimir Putin left twitching his feet as he's snubbed by close ally on TV

Vladimir Putin's supposed “ally”, Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, studiously refused to look the despot in the eye and did not engage with the Russian leader during a signing ceremony

Daily Mirror

Kazakh leader meets Putin in first post-election trip abroad

Kazakhstan’s leader has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a week after winning a new seven-year term by a landslide

The Independent UK

Kazakh President Tokayev wins re-election with 81.3% of vote

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev faced no real opposition candidates in a nation where critics are sidelined.

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Kazakhstan vote sets stage for Putin ally to move past riots

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was poised to secure a fresh term after Sunday’s vote, capping months of political high drama that started with violent protests he called a coup attempt and included his open defiance of Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Polls close in Kazakhstan snap presidential election

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is widely expected to win Sunday’s election over five little-known candidates.

The Independent UK

Incumbent expected to win Kazakh presidential election

Kazakhstan’s incumbent president is widely expected to secure an easy victory in Sunday’s snap election that comes after bloody unrest shook the country this year and he moved to stifle the influence of his authoritarian predecessor

Reuters

Kazakh leader headed for huge election victory, exit polls show

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was headed for a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, according to exit polls, solidifying his grip on power less than a year after he sidelined his long-ruling predecessor Nursultan Nazarbayev.

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Axios

Russia's shrinking sphere of influence

Kazakhstan's president is distancing himself from Moscow.

Reuters

Analysis-Shocked by Ukraine war, Russian neighbour Kazakhstan looks west

There is little doubt that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will extend his rule over Kazakhstan by seven years in presidential elections on Sunday. What is less clear is how the former diplomat can reduce his resource-rich country's dependence on Russia without alienating it.

AAP

Boomers punch ticket to FIBA World Cup

Australia will play in their 13th FIBA World Cup next year after hammering Kazakhstan 97-50 in Astana, booking their ticket with a dominant win.

The Independent UK

British doubles pair backed for further rise up the rankings after Billie Jean King Cup win

Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls defeated Elena Rybakina and Anna Danilina in GB’s 2-1 loss to Kazakhstan

The National (Scotland)

Britain beaten by Kazakhstan but doubles win keeps BJK Cup hopes alive

Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls produced Britain’s only victory after defeats for Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart.

The Independent UK

Great Britain win doubles match to keep BJK Cup hopes alive

Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls produced Britain’s only victory after defeats for Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart.

Evening Standard

Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain beaten by Kazakhstan to open finals

Great Britain's hope of causing an upset in their opening contest against Kazakhstan at the Billie Jean King Cup finals ended with defeats for Katie Boulter and Harriet Dart.

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