**Russia and Kazakhstan Strengthen Ties**
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on November 27. The two leaders signed agreements to boost economic, energy, and transit cooperation between the countries.
This move is part of Russia’s plan to reduce its reliance on Western sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine. By working closely with Kazakhstan and other post-Soviet nations, Russia can get around these sanctions more easily.
Russia has been using various methods to evade sanctions, such as changing shipping flags or altering product packaging. The country also replaces sanctioned CEOs with new ones who are not on the list. This helps Russian companies keep operating despite the sanctions.
**Why Kazakhstan Matters**
Kazakhstan is an important partner for Russia in this effort. By working together, they can share technology and resources that help Russia’s defense industry stay strong even under sanction. Other countries like Armenia also play a key role in helping Russia get what it needs to continue producing weapons.
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