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EU chief calls for closer ties to Central Asia in Kazakhstan visit

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - EU chief Charles Michel called on Thursday for closer ties with Central Asia on his first official visit to Kazakhstan, the main economic powerhouse in a region where Russia's influence has come under question.

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Abbas Tells Putin He Does Not Trust America

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Russian President Vladmir Putin this week that he does not trust the United States, informed Palestinian sources affirmed on Friday. Abbas met Putin on Thursday on the sidelines of the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Astana,…

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Defiant Putin says Russia 'doing everything right' in Ukraine

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was "doing everything right" in its nearly eight-month invasion of Ukraine despite a string of embarrassing defeats against Kyiv's forces, who will receive $725 million in new US military assistance.

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Putin, Baku criticise Macron for 'unacceptable' Karabakh remarks

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijan on Friday slammed "unacceptable" comments from French leader Emmanuel Macron's on the decades-long conflict between arch foes Baku and Yerevan.

AFP

Vladimir Putin left humiliated as he is forced to be kept waiting at diplomatic summit

Vladimir Putin was left waiting at the sixth Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), a summit in Astana, Kazakhstan

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Qatari emir, Putin discuss Ukraine, energy markets and World Cup

Meeting between two leaders took place on sidelines of summit in Astana, Kazahastan.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian leader does not trust America but happy with Russia

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Russian President Vladmir Putin on Thursday, restating his mistrust of Washington in resolving the conflict with Israel and expressing appreciation for Russia's role.

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Turkey calls for Russia, Ukraine truce ahead of Erdogan-Putin meeting

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey on Tuesday called for a ceasefire in Ukraine just days ahead of a meeting between the leaders of Turkey and Russia in the Kazakh capital Astana.

AFP

Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory

The 35-year-old Novak Djokovic defeated Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in 75 minutes

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Djokovic into Astana final and brink of 90th title after Medvedev retirement

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set.

AFP

Djokovic into Astana final after surprise Medvedev retirement

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set.

AFP

Super Djokovic beetles to another victory

Novak Djokovic has showed just why scientists have named a new species of super beetle after him by producing yet another impressive win in Astana.

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Djokovic Sees off Khachanov to Meet Medvedev in Astana Semis

Novak Djokovic didn't play as well in his Astana Open quarterfinal on Friday as he did in the first two rounds. “Still, it was enough,” Djokovic said after beating Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3. “I managed to produce some good tennis when it was the most needed.” Djokovic conceded a 3-0…

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Djokovic sets up Medvedev clash in Astana semi-finals

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic dominated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Astana ATP semi-finals on Friday where he will face Daniil Medvedev.

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Novak Djokovic explains benefits of US Open ban in ominous warning to Rafael Nadal and co

Novak Djokovic missed three months of tennis due to his vaccination status but has sent a warning to his rivals after another impressive display in Astana

AFP

Djokovic marches on in Astana with crushing victory

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic cruised into the quarter-finals of the ATP tournament in Astana on Thursday with a crushing 6-3, 6-1 win over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

AFP

Djokovic demolishes Garin in Astana first round

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic brushed aside Chile's Cristian Garin 6-1, 6-1 in 64 minutes on Wednesday as he breezed into the second round of the Astana Open.

Reuters

Kazakhstan snubs Russian demand to expel Ukrainian ambassador

Kazakh authorities on Wednesday rejected a demand from Russia that they expel Ukraine's ambassador over comments about killing Russians, chiding Moscow for what they called an inappropriate tone between "equal strategic partners".

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Kazakh capital renamed again as ex-leader's legacy fades

Kazakhstan's parliament renamed the Central Asian nation's capital from Nur-Sultan to Astana on Friday, the latest move by government officials and politicians to distance themselves from the former Soviet republic's first president.

The Independent UK

Kazakhstan to change capital’s name back to Astana from Nur-sultan

The announcement comes three years after it was renamed in honour of Nursultan Nazarbayev

The Guardian - AU

Kazakhstan to change name of capital from Nur-sultan back to Astana

The capital of the central Asian country was renamed Nur-sultan in 2019 in honour of outgoing president Nursultan Nazarbayev

Al Jazeera

Kazakhstan approves proposal to restore capital’s old name Astana

Authorities in Kazakhstan support a bill to restore capital’s old name Astana, which was changed to Nur-Sultan in 2019.

The Independent UK

President: Kazakhstan's capital will again be called Astana

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has agreed to restore the former name of the country’s capital just three years after he renamed it in honor of his predecessor, his spokesman said Tuesday

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Tehran Urges Ankara to Tackle Syria Security Concerns Through 'Political Means'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said his country wants a political solution to address Turkey’s security concerns in Syria, stressing that the return of refugees and support for peace, stability and security in the war-torn country are among the issues on the agenda of the upcoming meeting between Iran, Russia…

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