World Jan 11 Russia-led security group to pull out troops, says Kazakh leader The president of Kazakhstan has announced that a Russia-led security alliance will start pulling out its troops from the Central Asian country in two days after completing its mission.
World Jan 11 Kremlin not optimistic on Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine The Kremlin says the security talks with the U.S. over tensions in Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it's worth to continue negotiations.
World Jan 10 Nearly 8,000 detained in Kazakhstan during unrest The demonstrations began over a near-doubling of fuel prices and quickly spread across the country, reflecting wider discontent with Kazakhstan's authoritarian rule.
World Jan 07 Kazakh president authorizes shoot to kill against protesters Kazakhstan’s president has authorized security forces to shoot to kill those participating in unrest.
World Dec 29 Russian court shuts down a second human rights group in two days A court in Moscow has granted a request to shut down another prominent human rights organization amid a sweeping crackdown on Russia's rights groups, independent media and opposition supporters.
World Dec 28 Russian court orders shutdown of renowned rights group Russia's Supreme Court has ruled that one of the country's oldest and most prominent human rights organizations should be shut down.
Politics Dec 21 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds a news briefing amid tension with Russia The Russian president on Tuesday reiterated his demand for guarantees from the U.S. and its allies that NATO will not expand eastwards, blaming the West for “tensions that are building up in Europe.”…
World Dec 21 Putin blames West for ‘tensions’ in Europe, calls for security guarantees Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech at a meeting with Russia's top military brass came just days after Moscow submitted draft security documents demanding that NATO deny membership to Ukraine and other former Soviet countries.
World Dec 08 Biden pledges ‘severe’ economic consequences for Russia if Ukraine is attacked Biden said he was “very straightforward” with Putin during their call Tuesday. Putin, for his part, promised that Moscow will submit its proposals for a security dialogue with the U.S. in a few days.
Politics Dec 07 Biden and Putin square off in video call as Ukraine tensions mount The U.S. president is seeking a diplomatic solution to deal with the tens of thousands of Russian troops massed near the Ukraine border.