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Kazakhstan
Thousands Flee Homes in Russia, Kazakhstan Amid Worst Flooding in Region’s Recorded History
Mayor of Russia’s flood-hit city of Orenburg describes the situation as ‘difficult and tense.’
Russia Sends 3 Astronauts, Including an American, to International Space Station
The spacraft, which launched from the Russian-leased Baikonur pad in Kazakhstan, orbited 34 times before docking with the internationally crewed facility.
West Seeks to Undermine Russian Position in Central Asia, Moscow Claims
After Vladimir Putin visits Kazakhstan, a key Russian ally, foreign minister accuses ‘collective West’ of meddling in Russia’s backyard.
