Unrest in Kazakhstan

[Pikache]

Kazakhstan unrest: Dozens killed in crackdown

Police say rioters were killed in an operation to restore order in the main city, Almaty.

www.bbc.com

RUS lead CSTO peacekeeping force to deploy to Kazakhstan to help with the riots going on there.

Dunno how big is this peacekeeping force.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Some of the latest from KAZ ....

• "The collective peacekeeping forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have been dispatched to Kazakhstan, the advance units of the Russian contingent have already started implementing their tasks, the CSTO’s Secretariat told journalists on Thursday. "In accordance with the decision of the CSTO’s Council of Collective Security made on January 6, 2022, the collective peacekeeping forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization were sent to the Republic of Kazakhstan for a limited time period in order to stabilize and normalize the situation," the Secretariat said ... the peacekeeping contingent includes the units of the armed forces of Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan ..." (RUS state media, links to archived version)
• "First units of Russia’s CSTO peacekeepers forces arrive in Kazakhstan - The units of the 45th separate brigade of the Airborne Forces have been sent from the permanent base to the Chkalovsky airfield ..." (RUS state media, links to archived version) - A bit more about the 45th (globalsecurity.org)
• "The peacekeeping force of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kazakhstan will consist of about 2,500 people, but the number can be increased if necessary, CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas told Sputnik on Thursday. "The contingent of the collective peacekeeping force may differ in size. Now, according to the decisions that have been made, there are about 2,500 people," Zas said ..." (RUS state media, links to archived version)
• "EXPLAINER: What’s behind unrest rocking oil-rich Kazakhstan" (Associated Press)
• "Foreign spy agencies behind riots in Kazakhstan, Serbian president says" (RUS state media, links to archived version)
• "Kazatomprom (KZAP.KZ), , the world's biggest uranium producer, said on Thursday it was operating normally with no impact on output or exports despite unrest in Kazakhstan. Uranium prices have risen after unrest in Kazakhstan which was spurred initially by protests against fuel price hikes. Spot prices hit $45.50 per pound on Wednesday, the highest since Nov. 30, according to a Platts assessment ..." (Reuters) - More on Kazatomprom (KZAP.KZ) (Reuters company directory)
• "Kazakhstan officer beheaded, protesters killed as government offices are targeted amid unrest" (wire services via AUS media)

Late OP edit to add 3rd bullet

 

[MilEME09]

Protests, which started about rising food and fuel prices have escalated to open violence against the current government who blames the violence on terrorist gangs. Clashes between the two sides gave left dozens dead, and Russian peacekeepers have deployed to the country.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/kazakhstan-troops-clash-shots-1.6305727

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[Kilted]

Kazakhstan unrest: Dozens killed in crackdown

Police say rioters were killed in an operation to restore order in the main city, Almaty.

www.bbc.com

RUS lead CSTO peacekeeping invasion force to deploy to Kazakhstan to help with the riots going on there.

Dunno how big is this peacekeeping force.

I'm not sure how much actual peacekeeping Russia does.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Protests, which started about rising food and fuel prices have escalated to open violence against the current government who blames the violence on terrorist gangs. Clashes between the two sides gave left dozens dead, and Russian peacekeepers have deployed to the country.

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The timing of this is quite interesting. Create uncertainty and havoc in a trusted ally of Russia, hundreds and hundreds away from the Ukraine, where Russia's space programme is located, right when Russia is close to finalising whatever plans they may have in the Ukraine. When tomorrow is a holiday in Russia for their Orthodox Christmas, when many senior officers and policy makers will be at their dacha, is impeccable. This could snowball into something that might just deflect Russia's attention from the Ukraine, allowing them to survive the next 4-6 weeks.

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

I'm not sure how much actual peacekeeping Russia does.

They're more in to the Peacemaking business

 

[Colin Parkinson]

The dead are always peaceful

 

[dapaterson]

They're more in to the Peacemaking business

Or piece taking...

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

Or piece taking...

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

The dead are always peaceful

 

[The Bread Guy]

The timing of this is quite interesting. Create uncertainty and havoc in a trusted ally of Russia, hundreds and hundreds away from the Ukraine, where Russia's space programme is located ...

Oh yeah (both links to archived versions of RUS state news agency articles) ....

• "Situation in Baikonur calm, law enforcement agencies working as normal — Roscosmos"
• "Security at Baikonur spaceport’s key facilities tightened, Roscosmos chief says"

.... This could snowball into something that might just deflect Russia's attention from the Ukraine, allowing them to survive the next 4-6 weeks.

Maybe, depending on how much "fighting" will be needed in the 'Stan in question - we'll see

 

[Czech_pivo]

Oh yeah (both links to archived versions of RUS state news agency articles) ....

• "Situation in Baikonur calm, law enforcement agencies working as normal — Roscosmos"
• "Security at Baikonur spaceport’s key facilities tightened, Roscosmos chief says"

Maybe, depending on how much "fighting" will be needed in the 'Stan in question - we'll see

From the same paper that 'leaked' the possible Russian invasion plans in the Ukraine.....

 

[KevinB]

And people think we don't have little green men

 

[MarkOttawa]

Canadian uranium mining giant Cameco has major interests in Kazakhstan:

1) Canada - Kazakhstan relations

2) Inkai - Kazakhstan - Uranium Operations - Businesses - Cameco

3) https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/C...rnal/Cameco Briefing Note on Kazakhstan-e.pdf

Mark
Ottawa

 

[OldSolduer]

In New Russia the hat wears you. And asshole Kazaks are very nasty. Is good that brother Russians rescue poor downtrodden Kazakh proletariat.

Now say that with a Slavic accent.

 

[Humphrey Bogart]

Canadian uranium mining giant Cameco has major interests in Kazakhstan:

1) Canada - Kazakhstan relations

2) Inkai - Kazakhstan - Uranium Operations - Businesses - Cameco

3) https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/421/FAAE/Brief/BR8708578/br-external/Cameco Briefing Note on Kazakhstan-e.pdf

Mark
Ottawa

Libya 2.0

The TSX is the market of choice for nefarious resource extraction companies.

 

[OldSolduer]

And now they are going into Kazakhistan.

 

[OldSolduer]

Libya 2.0

The TSX is the market of choice for nefarious resource extraction companies.

The logistics would be a nightmare.

 

[Czech_pivo]

And people think we don't have little green men

Wearing a panama shirt and sunglasses no less!

 

[Good2Golf]

The timing of this is quite interesting. Create uncertainty and havoc in a trusted ally of Russia, hundreds and hundreds away from the Ukraine, where Russia's space programme is located, right when Russia is close to finalising whatever plans they may have in the Ukraine. When tomorrow is a holiday in Russia for their Orthodox Christmas, when many senior officers and policy makers will be at their dacha, is impeccable. This could snowball into something that might just deflect Russia's attention from the Ukraine, allowing them to survive the next 4-6 weeks.

They don't have the Sochi Olympics this time to use as a distractor…KAZ unrest will have to do…