#Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhenov confirmed that the 'Kondensat' refinery will begin processing Russian oil, with up to 70% of the finished fuel to be returned to Russia by rail.

Kazakhstan's MES and "KazMunayGas" confirmed the full extinguishment of the fire at the Atyrau Oil Refinery, which began on August 25 at the treatment facilities. There were no casualties, production was not halted, however the incident exposed the risks of outdated capacities.

Exit polls record 70–72% of votes for the pro-presidential party "Adilet" in Kazakhstan's snap parliamentary elections. The victory will strengthen Tokayev's control, as he intends to announce a new vice-president candidate within days.

On August 23, 2026, 10,423 polling stations opened in Kazakhstan for the election of the new unicameral Kurultai of 145 deputies. More than 12.6 million voters are casting ballots, choosing from 545 candidates of seven parties.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are launching pilot projects for artificial rain to combat drought. Kazakhstan has already conducted a series of flights with reagents, expecting an economic benefit of $74 million.

🇺🇸 The US demands 35 countries choose sides in the AI race. Washington warned participants of the "AI Capabilities Declaration" that one cannot simultaneously be part of the Pax Silica initiative and competing projects (implying the Chinese WAICO). Kazakhstan is in the spotlight for participating in both organizations. 🇨🇳 Beijing is strengthening influence through its models, narrowing the gap with OpenAI. The world stands at a crossroads of technological ecosystems.

🚨 The US has issued an ultimatum to 35 countries: choose between Pax Silica and China. Kazakhstan is at the center of the crisis due to resources and dual membership. ⚡️ The US State Department demands that countries of the Global South (including Kazakhstan, Brazil, UAE) sever ties with the Chinese "Digital Silk Road" initiative or be excluded from the Pax Silica alliance. 🔹 Pax Silica is Trump's "technological NATO," controlling chips and minerals. 🔹 Kazakhstan, controlling 40% of uranium and rare metals, is in a vice grip: the US threatens to block oil exports. 🔹 The US goal is to create "resource hunger" for China to stop the development of its military AI. "To be part of everything is to be part of nothing," warns Washington. #XABinfo #Geopolitics #AI #Kazakhstan #PaxSilica

⚡️ A massive blackout swept across Central Asia on August 14. Millions were left without light in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. 🇰🇿 In Almaty, the metro stopped, and water and communication were lost. The Ministry of Energy of the RK cited a "power surge" as the cause. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan confirmed an accident in a neighbor's network. 🇰🇬 Insiders cite the cause: failure of generators at the Toktogul HPP. 🔍 The investigation continues. Experts are sounding the alarm about risks to the region's power system.

🚁 For the first time in Kazakhstan's history, a passenger drone air taxi has flown in Astana! The electric eVTOL EH216-S flew over the capital as part of the "Future Games — 2026". Speed up to 130 km/h, range up to 35 km, two passengers. 🇰🇿 The government is already preparing the regulatory framework and planning tourist routes. Production localization is on the agenda! #Kazakhstan #AirTaxi #Technology #FutureTransport

🛑 **Ukraine and the US have reached an agreement on the safety of oil tankers in the Black Sea.** 🛢️ Kyiv has pledged not to attack vessels carrying Kazakh oil and CPC facilities if they are not transporting Russian cargo. 📉 This decision aims to stabilize oil prices against the backdrop of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and ahead of the US elections. 🤝 Contact points have been created for information exchange between carriers and Ukraine. 🚫 Previously, attacks on vessels near Novorossiysk forced Kazakhstan to suspend supplies.

Wildberries is investing $100 million in building giant warehouses in Kazakhstan against the backdrop of fires in Russia. 🇰🇿🔥 The Trade Minister confirmed the commissioning of facilities in 2027, but warned: new hubs will not become a "back door" for bypassing sanctions. 📦🚫

The Georgian Kulevi Refinery has begun processing Kazakh oil and is preparing to receive a tanker from Libya. Operator Black Sea Petroleum LLC confirms the implementation of its plan to fully phase out Russian raw materials by August-September 2026. 🛢️🇰🇿🇱🇾

Export of Kazakh oil through Russia halted again: for the third time in a month, drone strikes on Novorossiysk port have paralyzed CPC terminal operations. 80% of oil supplies from Kazakhstan are blocked, and tankers are forced to seek new routes. 🛢️🚫🇰🇿

Wildberries is losing billions due to attacks: restoring 550k sq. m of warehouses will take years. The RWB group is urgently moving capacity to Kazakhstan, but this threatens to increase logistics costs and prices for buyers. 📉🚛🇰🇿

Ukrainian foilists won silver at the 2026 World Championships in Hong Kong! 🥈 In the final, the team lost to Kazakhstan with a score of 40:45. This is the first podium finish for the Ukrainian team in this discipline since 2019. 🤺🇺🇦

Wildberries is urgently relocating warehouses to Kazakhstan due to Ukrainian drone strikes. In Russia, property owners refuse to rent premises to the marketplace as insurance does not cover damage from AFU attacks. In Kazakhstan, free space is critically low, but construction of new facilities is already underway. 🚛💥🇰🇿

Ukraine supported the initiative of the President of Kazakhstan, Tokayev, regarding the "freezing" of the war, calling it wise and timely. However, the Kremlin rejected the proposal, stating that the conflict cannot be stopped until Russia achieves its goals. 🇺🇦🤝🇰🇿🚫🇷🇺

Tokayev proposed to Putin to 'freeze' the war and return to the 2022 Istanbul conditions. 🇰🇿🤝🇷🇺 During a personal meeting, the President of Kazakhstan called Ukrainians and Russians 'brotherly peoples' and confirmed his commitment to a strategic alliance with Moscow. 📉🕊️