March 12026
Scientist Condemns Provocative Statements as Calls for War and Genocide
Dosym Satpayev condemns statements denying the Kazakh famine as criminal calls for war and genocide. Another analyst awaits Moscow's response.
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Politics
Eurasian Union Adopts Unified Truck Weight and Dimension Standards
The Eurasian Economic Union has ratified unified standards for truck weights and dimensions. The new rules increase permissible axle loads and aim to streamline cross-border freight transportation across member states.
February 27, 2026March 12026
President Tokaev Meets Georgian Interior Minister to Strengthen Security Ties
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Georgia's Interior Minister Gela Geladze to enhance bilateral security cooperation, focusing on fighting organized crime and ensuring tourist safety.
February 272026
Eurasian Economic Union Adopts Unified Truck Weight and Dimension Standards
A new presidential decree approves unified standards for truck weights and dimensions across EAEU countries, aiming to streamline cross-border freight transport by harmonizing previously differing national regulations.
February 282026
Scientist Satpayev Condemns Calls for War and Ethnic Division as Criminal
Political analyst Dosym Satpayev has condemned publicist Dmitry Verkhoturov's statements on the Kazakh famine as criminal incitement to war and genocide, noting their symbolic release on the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion.
February 282026
Tokayev and Georgian Interior Minister Discuss Security Cooperation
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Georgian Interior Minister Gela Geladze to discuss enhancing bilateral security cooperation against organized crime and terrorism.
February 272026
Eurasian Union Adopts New Truck Weight and Axle Load Standards
A new EAEU agreement harmonizes truck weight and size limits across member states, increasing permissible axle loads to facilitate international transit.
February 262026
Political Scientist Satpayev Condemns Russian Blogger's Calls for War and Ethnic Division
Dosym Satpayev condemned Russian blogger Dmitry Verkhoturov for denying the Asharshylyq famine and threatening Kazakhstan with war, calling his rhetoric criminal incitement.
February 262026
Kazakh and Georgian Interior Ministries to Boost Security Cooperation
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Georgia's Interior Minister Gela Geladze to discuss expanding cooperation in fighting organized crime, cybercrime, and ensuring tourist safety.
February 252026
Kazakh Political Analyst Responds to Russian Expert's War Threats
A Kazakh political analyst has responded to threats from a Russian expert who warned that discussing historical famine could lead to war against Kazakhstan.
February 252026
Kazakh MPs Demand Probe into Elite's Links to Jeffrey Epstein
Kazakh parliamentarians have urged security agencies to investigate alleged links between former senior officials and convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein following mentions in leaked documents.
February 252026
Kazakh MP Demands Probe into Officials' Links to Jeffrey Epstein
A Kazakh parliamentarian has formally requested an investigation into alleged connections between former high-ranking officials like Karim Massimov and Kairat Kelimbetov with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
February 252026
EAEU to Create Shared Registry of Banned Online Resources
EAEU countries have finalized an agreement to create a common electronic registry for banned online resources, targeting pirated films, music, and books. The document is now ready for signing.
February 232026
President Tokaev Meets Georgian Interior Minister to Discuss Security Cooperation
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Georgian Interior Minister Gela Geladze to discuss strengthening bilateral security cooperation against organized crime, cyber threats, and extremism.
February 232026
Kazakhstan's UN Peacekeepers Ready for Golan Heights Mission, Defense Minister Confirms
Defense Minister Dauren Kosanov inspected Kazakhstan's 3rd national peacekeeping contingent in Almaty ahead of their UN mission deployment to the Golan Heights. Command reported full readiness according to international standards.
February 242026
Tokayev Reviews Referendum Preparations with Central Election Commission Head
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with CEC Chairman Nurlan Abdirov to discuss preparations for a national referendum, stressing transparency and equal conditions.
February 242026
Kazakh President Tokayev Meets Georgian Interior Minister to Discuss Security Cooperation
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed strengthening security cooperation with Georgian Interior Minister Gela Geladze during talks in Astana.
February 242026
World Leaders Congratulate President Tokayev on the Start of Ramadan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been sent messages from global leaders including kings, presidents and heads of international bodies on the occasion marking the start of Ramadan.
February 242026
President Tokaev Meets Georgian Interior Minister to Strengthen Security Ties
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Georgian Interior Minister Gela Geladze to discuss enhanced security cooperation between their nations.
February 132026
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Aim to Boost Bilateral Trade to $3 Billion
The foreign ministers of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to increase their bilateral trade by 50%, aiming to raise the current $2 billion volume to $3 billion through diversified trade and new joint projects.
