Energy agenda strengthens Kazakhstan’s ties to Russia

West lacking fresh ideas in dealing with rising Russian influence

Welcome home: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (centre). — Welcome home: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (centre).Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Vladimir Afanasiev

European Correspondent

Published 16 November 2023, 03:00Updated 16 November 2023, 16:37

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