Escaping a bear hug: Kazakhstan seeks closer ties to US, Europe
Just months after Russian troops helped quash an uprising in the country, Kazakh leaders have become wary of cooperation with Moscow.
Just months after Russian troops helped quash an uprising in the country, Kazakh leaders have become wary of cooperation with Moscow.
Just a few months ago, Russia intervened in Kazakhstan to help put down a popular revolt. But can the relationship between the two countries survive Russia’s assault on Ukraine?
There’s great temptation for Washington to get involved, whether it be democracy promotion or to cause trouble for Russia and China.
Thousands have been detained as Russia blames the unrest on an assortment of foreign actors.