The USA reminded Kazakhstan about the history lesson from Russia: Russia: Lenta.ru
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken writes the decision of another country to help the CSTO to suppress unrest in the country with the words of “history” and “Russians”. His words lead Interfax…
“What is happening there (in Kazakhstan, – approx. “Lenta.ru”) is very different from what we see near the borders of Ukraine. “Nevertheless, one of the lessons taught to us by recent history is that when Russia comes to your home, it can sometimes be difficult to get it gone,” the US Secretary of State said.
Blinken noted that he did not understand that Kazakhstan needed the help of the CSTO forces.
“The Kazakh authorities have everything to deal with the protests on their own. Therefore, it is not clear why they needed outside help, ”the acclaimed diplomat.
He, that the United States, seeks to obtain more information about the situation and is reported on the actions of the CSTO forces. He also urged not to violate human rights.
Protests in Kazakhstan began on Sunday, January 2, due to rising gas prices for cars. The cost per liter increased from 60 to 120 tenge (from 10 to 20 rubles). Soon economic demands were replaced by political ones. The protesters lagged behind the staging of new elections, as well as the consideration of the issue of lustration of people from the “clan” of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
By Wednesday, January 5, the rallies had escalated into riots. In Almaty, shops, banks were increased, airport buildings, government agencies and infrastructure facilities were seized. The President of the Republic, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, turned to the CSTO for help. The army was sent to suppress the demonstrations. In the republic introduced red terrorist danger.