UN Human Rights: UN Special Rapporteurs say a 60-day deadline has passed for Kazakhstan to explain the persecution case of former priest Iakov Vorontsov, including refusal to register a religious association and his detention ahead of a court hearing. Kazakhstan-Russia Summit: President Tokayev and Putin issued a joint statement after talks in Astana, stressing strategic partnership and allied ties, with trade and investment figures highlighted. Nuclear Power Deal: Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement for the first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan near Lake Balkhash, with an export loan expected to cover about 85% of the roughly $16.5B cost. Sports & Governance: A Majilis deputy criticized delays in paying salary to figure skating champion Mikhail Shaidorov, urging the sports ministry to explain. Business Spotlight: Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov presented the company’s strategy case at Stanford GSB, describing the group’s ecosystem model and growth approach. Energy Innovation: KMG Engineering launched Kazakhstan’s first full-cycle green hydrogen pilot at its Atyrau facility, combining solar power, electrolysis, and hydrogen storage for real industrial testing. Transport Tech: Kazakhstan and Russia launched cross-border autonomous freight trucking between Astana and Moscow, aiming to cut delivery times and move toward shared autonomous transport rules. Climate Watch: A new study warns Central Asia’s glaciers saw record ice loss in 2025, threatening freshwater supplies across Kazakhstan and neighboring states.