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Lukashenko accuses Pashinyan of “lying to his people” over gas transit plans

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has questioned statements by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding plans to construct a new transit gas pipeline through Armenia, suggesting that the proposals may not be realistic.

01 Jun 2026-10:52
Putin visits Kazakhstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Kazakh capital of Astana for a state visit, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

27 May 2026-20:57
Kazakhstan launches Astana light rail system

Kazakhstan on Saturday officially launched the Astana light rail transit (LRT) system, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attending the inauguration ceremony in the Kazakh capital.

16 May 2026-20:29
Armenian PM to skip EAEU summit in Astana

11 May 2026-16:28
Air Astana Group revenue rises despite profit decline amid Gulf conflict disruptions

Air Astana Group has reported a 13.2 percent increase in total revenue to $331 million for the first quarter ending March 31, supported by capacity shifts made in response to disruptions caused by conflict in the Gulf region.

08 May 2026-17:23
Swiss flight lx123 to Zurich issues emergency signal over Kazakhstan

A Swiss International Air Lines flight from Seoul to Zurich declared a mid-air emergency while flying over Central Asia. The aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 with registration HB-IFB, departed Seoul Incheon International Airport at 09:38 KST on Wednesday morning.

06 May 2026-11:44
Why do Putin–Tokayev talks reflect a shifting regional balance?

The latest meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev comes at a delicate juncture for both Russia and Kazakhstan, as shifting geopolitical realities, economic pressures and regional security concerns reshape relations across Central Asia.

04 May 2026-14:40
Why Lavrov came to Astana: Kazakhstan and Russia prepare for Putin’s key visit

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, a political observer, and a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

02 May 2026-12:10
Central Asia, Azerbaijan agree on climate action plan

Azerbaijan and Central Asian states have adopted a joint statement to strengthen regional cooperation on climate change, environmental protection, and public health.

23 Apr 2026-11:56
Azerbaijan's pavilion debuts at Astana Exhibition

Azerbaijan's national pavilion was officially opened at the Astana International Exhibition Center as part of the RES2026 Regional Ecological Summit.

22 Apr 2026-18:24