Kasim-Zhomart Tokayev’s head of Kazakhstan expressed gratitude to the Russian president Vladimir Putin for the introduction of the contingent of peacekeeping troops in Kazakhstan. Information reports the press service of the head of the republic.
From the statement it follows that Russian peacekeepers helped to restore the legality and constitutional order in Kazakhstan, for which Tokayev and thanked Putin. The situation in the country is stabilized. Previously, Tokaev explained that, due to the arrival of the military from Russia, Kazakhstani security officials were able to release a part of the police and the army. So the authorities beat off the protesters government buildings.
In addition, the Kazakhstani leader declared the determination of the authorities of Kazakhstan in the fight against the “foci of terrorist attacks”. According to Tokayev, despite the stabilization of the situation, the struggle against terrorism continues in Kazakhstan.
Mass riots began in the republic in early January. A protest caused by the increase in liquefied gas prices, converts to the seizure of government buildings of cities and regions, as well as armed clashes with the police. Protesters Citizens in Alma-Ata seized the administration, ruling the safes with money. After several days of the power confrontation of Tokayev, asked for help to the Allies on the CSTO.
Soon the leaders of the CSTO states should meet and discuss the situation in Kazakhstan. About the planned video conference has become known from Putin’s latest phone calls, but the exact date has not yet been called.