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ASTANA (Kazakhstan), 29/05/2026.- Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) in Astana, Kazakhstan, 29 May 2026. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) involves five core member states that make up the union - Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, as well as several observer states and strategic partner countries that attend and participate in its summits and forums. EFE/EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Conflict

Putin says “impossible” to set specific timetable for end of fighting in Ukraine

Astana, May 29 (EFE).- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that it is “impossible” to establish a specific timetable for the end of the

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ASTANA (Kazakhstan), 29/05/2026.- (L-R) Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa, Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade Seyed Mohammad Atabak and Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan Sagintaev pose for a family photo before an expanded format meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) at the Palace of Independence in Astana, Kazakhstan, 29 May 2026. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) involves five core member states that make up the union - Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, as well as several observer states and strategic partner countries that attend and participate in its summits and forums. EFE/EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Economy

Cuban vice president strengthens ties with Kazakhstan, Belarus during summit in Astana

Astana, May 29 (EFE).- Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa held meetings on Friday with the leaders of Kazakhstan and Belarus on the sidelines of

29 de May de 2026

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), 29/05/2026.- Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk attend an expanded format meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) at the Palace of Independence in Astana, Kazakhstan, 29 May 2026. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) involves five core member states that make up the union - Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, as well as several observer states and strategic partner countries that attend and participate in its summits and forums. EFE/EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Economy

Putin secures declaration on Armenia at EAEU summit

Astana, May 29 (EFE).- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday secured the approval of four of the five members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

29 de May de 2026

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), 29/05/2026.- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attend an expanded format meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) at the Palace of Independence in Astana, Kazakhstan, 29 May 2026. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) involves five core member states that make up the union - Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, as well as several observer states and strategic partner countries that attend and participate in its summits and forums. EFE/EPA/SERGEY BOBYLEV/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Conflict

Kremlin says Putin informed about drone incident in Romania

Astana/Moscow, May 29 (EFE).- The Kremlin said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been informed about the drone incident in Romania involving what

29 de May de 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) in Astana, Kazakhstan. May 29, 2026. EFE/EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT.

Economy

Putin pressures Armenia to hold EU membership referendum as soon as possible

Astana, May 29 (EFE).- Russian President Vladimir Putin achieved his goal on Friday of increasing pressure on Armenia to hold a referendum as soon as

29 de May de 2026

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), 29/05/2026.- Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an expanded format meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) at the Palace of Independence in Astana, Kazakhstan, 29 May 2026. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) involves five core member states that make up the union - Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, as well as several observer states and strategic partner countries that attend and participate in its summits and forums. (Bielorrusia, Kazajstán, Kirguistán, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Politics

Putin defends the Eurasian Economic Union despite tensions with Armenia

Astana, May 29 (EFE).- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday defended the relevance of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which includes Russia and four other

29 de May de 2026

Photograph taken on May 20, 2026, showing Beverly Morro (L), Secretary of Academic Affairs at Puerto Rico’s Department of Education; Camille Burckhart (C), Vice President of Innovation, Technology and Operations at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico; and Adriana Ramírez (R), President of Abarca Health, participating in the forum AI Revolution: An Opportunity for Businesses in Puerto Rico during the 2026 Speakers Series in San Juan, Puerto Rico. EFE/Thais Llorca.
Fotografía del 20 de mayo de 2026 de la secretaria de Asuntos Académicos del Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico, Beverly Morro (i), la vicepresidenta de Innovación, Tecnología y Operaciones de Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Camille Burckhart (c), y la presidenta de Abarca Health, Adriana Ramírez, participando en el foro Revolución de la IA: Una oportunidad para los negocios en Puerto Rico durante el Speakers Series 2026 en San Juan (Puerto Rico). EFE/ Thais Llorca

Companies

Global collaboration key to protecting the banking sector from AI-enabled fraud

San Juan, May 28 (EFE).- The banking industry is responding positively at the international level to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), including protecting

28 de May de 2026

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), 28/05/2026.- Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev (L) and Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency Chairman Almasadam Satkaliyev (R) attend a signing ceremony with Russian President Vladimir Putin (L, back) and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (R, back) at the Palace of Independence in Astana, Kazakhstan, 28 May 2026. Vladimir Putin is on his three-day state visit to Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan and Russia signed agreements on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan and the provision of a Russian export loan to finance the project, the press service of the President of Kazakhstan reported. (Kazajstán, Rusia) EFE/EPA/SERGEY BOBYLEV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Politics

Kazakhstan, Russia sign agreement to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant

Astana, May 28 (EFE).- Kazakhstan and Russia signed on Thursday a cooperation agreement for the construction of the Central Asian republic’s first nuclear power plant,

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Politics

Kazakhstan, Russia to sign joint declaration on friendship, good neighborliness

Nur-Sultan, May 28 (EFE).- Kazakhstan and Russia will sign a joint declaration on Thursday on the seven pillars of friendship and good neighborliness between the

28 de May de 2026

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), 27/05/2026.- Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) is welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev upon arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, 27 May 2026. President Putin is on a three day state visit to Kazakhstan. (Kazajstán, Rusia) EFE/EPA/ALEXANDER KAZAKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Politics

Putin arrives in Kazakhstan for bilateral talks with Tokayev, Eurasian summit

Astana, May 27 (EFE).- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for bilateral talks with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and to participate

27 de May de 2026

Photo taken on May 20, 2026 of Herbert Lewy, Microsoft General Manager for Central America and the Caribbean, speaks during the roundtable AI Revolution: An Opportunity for Businesses in Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. EFE/Thais Llorca

Companies

Microsoft executive says repositioning human element is key amid AI’s rapid advance

San Juan, May 26 (EFE).- As artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to evolve at an accelerated pace, Herbert Lewy, Microsoft General Manager for Central America

26 de May de 2026

Handout aerial photograph provided by Dustin Brank showing the Riverside Debussy, the identical sister ship of the Riverside Mahler. Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced that the Riverside Mahler is to make its debut in 2028, marking the first time the vessel will sail under the company’s flag and representing another step in expanding its fleet. EFE/Dustin Brank FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NOT FOR SALE / AVAILABLE ONLY TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS STORY (MANDATORY CREDIT)

Companies

Riverside Luxury Cruises announces debut of Riverside Mahler in fleet expansion strategy

Denver, May 21 (EFE).- Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced that the Riverside Mahler is to make its debut in 2028, marking the first time the

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