Russia-Central Asia flights resume after interruptions Kazakhstan’s flagship carrier, which plans to go public this year, has halted all flights to Russia. But the country’s budget airlines are stepping up. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 15, 2022
Kazakhstan restricts export of foreign currency and gold Security is being bolstered at borders to ensure compliance. Almaz Kumenov Mar 15, 2022
Kazakhstan: Bolat Nazarbayev named and shamed over bitcoin mining Authorities are expanding their bitcoin crackdown to include powerful figures close to the old regime. Joanna Lillis Mar 15, 2022
Residents of Kazakh capital score rare win against urban development A small but determined group of activists made Nur-Sultan keep its promise. Artyem Sochnev Mar 14, 2022
Kazakhstan: Net tightens around Nazarbayev clan as nephew arrested Satybaldy appears to have been linked to the unrest in January. Joanna Lillis Mar 13, 2022
Central Asia frets as Russia suspends grain, sugar exports Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan both rely heavily on Russia for their grain and sugar needs. Almaz Kumenov Mar 11, 2022
Memoir | Thirty years of Kazakhstan: A prelude to an epilogue A former American ambassador to Kazakhstan examines lessons learned since first visiting the country weeks after independence. John Ordway Mar 11, 2022
Kazakhstan: Ex-security services boss in frame for treason also accused of corruption Masimov was a long-time close associate of former President Nazarbayev. Almaz Kumenov Mar 10, 2022
Kazakhstan space town dragged into Russia’s invasion propaganda Kazakh authorities are unlikely to risk Moscow’s wrath by complaining. Daniyar Moldabekov Mar 10, 2022
Explainer | The ruble’s rubble: Economic fallout on Central Asia Local currencies rise and fall with the ruble. Maximilian Hess Mar 10, 2022
Kazakh spin doctors try to tame anti-Russia mood Many Kazakhs are horrified by Moscow’s war in Ukraine, taking to social media with calls to distance their country from its closest partner. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 9, 2022
Russia sanctions prompt Kazakhstan to increase exports via Caspian Kazakhstan's ports had been operating at a fraction of capacity since the trans-Caspian route was opened. Almaz Kumenov Mar 8, 2022
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan: Trade with China bounces back after corona-slump The news is welcome with the countries about the feel the full knock-on impact of sanctions against Russia. Joanna Lillis Mar 8, 2022
Ukraine war threatens Kazakh oil exports Kazakhstan relies on Russia to export most of its crude oil. Buyers are wary. David O'Byrne Mar 7, 2022
Ukraine war inspires rival passions in Central Asia There is no reliable polling on views of the war, but there are plenty of supporters of Russia as well as opponents. Joanna Lillis, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 7, 2022
Explainer | What about the EAEU? Why Russia’s trade bloc is not a sanctions backdoor The idea that the Eurasian Economic Union can help Moscow violate sanctions is exaggerated. Maximilian Hess Mar 4, 2022
Kazakhstan redirecting import-export from Russia to Latvia Businesspeople worry that Kazakh reliance on Russian export routes is going to harm the economy. Almaz Kumenov Mar 4, 2022
China’s “Uber Slayer” leaves Kazakhstan, licking its wounds DiDi entered the Central Asian country last May amid hype it would kill off the competition. Joanna Lillis Mar 4, 2022
Kazakhstan braces for impact of Russia sanctions regime The economies are closely linked – and the trouble could not have come at a worse time. Almaz Kumenov Mar 3, 2022
Central Asia currencies feeling heavy pressure from ruble’s tumble Sanctions on Russia quickly impact its allies in Central Asia. Eurasianet staff Feb 28, 2022
Russia attempts to contrive appearance of support from Central Asian allies Uzbekistan issued a clarification to underline its neutral position over the war in Ukraine. Feb 27, 2022
Russia seeks solidarity against sanctions from Eurasian trading bloc An increasingly isolated Moscow has been vigorously reaching out to Central Asian partners. Feb 25, 2022
Kazakhstan: Authorities seek happy medium on contentious recycling fees A regime finds itself between ‘oligopoly’ and a hard place. Feb 25, 2022
Central Asian leaders mute on Ukraine, but markets and public reel The damage incurred to the Russian economy spells bad news for labor migrants earning rubles. Feb 24, 2022
Kazakhstan: Prosecutors confirm at least six tortured to death in custody A state-appointed ombudswoman says there are 200 open investigations into claims of abuse. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 2022