In response to the widespread protests in Kazakhstan in Central Asia, President Tokaev has instructed the military to use force to curb protests, including the use of weapons.
In addition, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be wary of the spread of anti-government movements to Russia, such as by informing him of his policy to support President Tokaev.
In Kazakhstan, the government has taken steps to wipe out protests against the government, calling it a "terrorist act," killing 26 demonstrators and 18 security officials, according to the Interior Ministry. However, it means that more than 3,800 people were detained.
President Tokaev said in a speech on the 7th, "I ordered the army to shoot without warning," and said that he had instructed the army to suppress protests by force, including the use of weapons. Did.
In addition, at the request of Kazakhstan, a unit of the CSTO = Collective Security Treaty Organization led by Russia has also started activities in the field, and President Tokaev said, "I would like to especially thank President Putin. They responded warmly. "
In addition, Russian Presidential Administration spokesman Peskov revealed on the 7th that Putin had multiple telephone talks with President Tokaev, and plans to support Russia by collaborating to fight terrorism. I told you.
President Putin seems to be wary of the spread of anti-government movements to Russia.