Ukraine invasion exposes Kremlin’s weakening leverage over Kazakhstan.Kazakhstan rejected Moscow’s request to send troops to fight alongside Russian invaders in Ukraine, and said it had no plans to recognise the independence of separatist-controlled territories.
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Kazakhstan has the same problem as Ukraine. By sending troops to Ukraine, it would basically tell Russia that it can do the same to it afterwards.
Yeah, I did notice the Central Asians abstained in the UNGA vote on ending the war (Turkmenistan not even showing up). Of course, that isn’t the same as a yes vote, but it is nonetheless striking for states known to be heavily under the influence of Moscow.
I wonder if Kazakhstan is about to apply for EU membership? After Georgia and Moldova. This week it is a different world now, after all.
Weakening of Russian influence and growing of China’s through Belt and Road financing or economic hubs.
Intersection of interests where Vlad can also find a reason to lash out, if he survives this Ukrainian turmoil, that is.
Well, way to go, Kazakhstan! $crew Vlad.
If Putin gets away with Ukraine Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are likely next in line.
One word: China.
Kazakhstan has an alternative large country it can lean on.
And Russia helped them with their protest 2 months ago. Lmao