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Putin Ends Astana Visit with Ukraine Warnings and EAEU Posturing

The Russian president used the Eurasian Economic Forum platform for some of his sharpest public language on Ukraine in months — delivered from Kazakhstan’s capital

Baku–Supsa Pipeline Returns: Kazakhstan Oil Joins the Rerouting

A deal signed during Kobakhidze’s Baku visit on 18 May restores a dormant Caspian export route — and Astana is already looking at it

Armenia Election Roundup: Flower Bans, Citizenship Scandals and Bribery Arrests

With nine days to go, Russia tightens economic pressure while Strong Armenia faces new legal trouble

Mirziyoyev Launches Central Asia's Largest Airport Project

A $4.5 billion consortium of Saudi, Japanese and Korean investors breaks ground on a new Tashkent hub with a 20 million passenger target

EAEU Summit Convenes: Armenia in the Room, Pashinyan Not

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meets today to discuss, for the first time, a member state's EU trajectory — with the Armenian elections nine days away

Tokayev and China's Zhao Leji Discuss Expanding Partnership — With Middle Corridor in Focus

The call follows Kazakhstan's record $48.7bn trade with China in 2025 and comes as Beijing seeks to deepen its position in Kazakh infrastructure

IAEA Chief: Kazakhstan Is a Key Partner in Nuclear Safety — and in the West's Uranium Strategy

Grossi's Almaty visit underlines Kazatomprom's central role as Western buyers reduce exposure to Russian supply chains

Kobakhidze Meets US State Department Delegation — Again

Second visit in May signals Washington is not ready to abandon Tbilisi, despite the diplomatic freeze

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Open New Rail Terminal at Hairatan

Port No. 5 received its first freight train on 21 May — a small step in a large corridor ambition

Armenia Advances EU Civilian Mission Cooperation as CSTO Participation Remains Suspended

Yerevan's foreign policy reorientation accelerates with new security partnership frameworks outside Russian alliance structures

Uzbekistan's Reform Track Attracts South Korean and Turkish Manufacturing Interest

Tashkent's special economic zones drawing foreign investors as labour costs and regulatory environment improve

Regional Ecological Summit to Open in Astana Amid Pressure on Water, Trade, and Regional Cooperation

The Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026) opens this Wednesday in Astana, officially framed by a "Shared Vision for a Resilient Future" incorporating practical regional solutions, a Joint Declaration, and a 2026-2030 Program of Action. This

Water tariffs in Bishkek may rise by 50 percent

Bishkek City Hall has proposed a substantial increase in tariffs for water supply and wastewater services, submitting a draft resolution to the City Council. The move, reported by 24.kg, suggests a potential rise of up to 50 percent for con

Anti-China Demonstrators In Kazakhstan Awaiting Sentence In Closed-Door Trial

Wary Of Hormuz Instability, Eurasian Logistics Look To Middle Corridor

Kazakhstan Raises Key Rate to 15.25% Amid Currency Pressure

The National Bank moved decisively to defend the tenge after a week of accelerating capital outflows triggered by a regional bank stress event.

Dushanbe Joins ADB Infrastructure Programme

Tajikistan signs onto the Asian Development Bank’s regional connectivity initiative, gaining access to $400m in concessional financing.

Tashkent Watches Currency Pressure as Reserves Tighten

Uzbekistan’s central bank insists no devaluation is imminent, but reserve adequacy ratios are slipping toward the lower end of the comfort range.