Belarusian servicemen MINSK, Jan 8 The military of Belarus, as part of the collective peacekeeping forces of the CSTO, are guarding a military airfield in Kazakhstan, said the deputy commander of the special operations forces of the Armed Forces of the republic, Sergei Andreev. Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of Belarus reported that the military had begun to protect important objects of the Kazakh military infrastructure. As noted by Andreev, the redeployment took place in the regular regime: the Belarusian military arrived “on time, without violations, without delays.” “As part of the peacekeeping contingent, the peacekeeping company of the 103rd airborne brigade. Andreev's comments on the Telegram channel of the Belarusian Ministry of Defense. 
The CSTO undergoes baptism of fire in KazakhstanOn the background of unrest in the country, the President of the Republic, Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, asked for military assistance. The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) decided to send collective peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan, which included military personnel from Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Russia, Belarus and Tajikistan. Their tasks are to protect administrative and diplomatic buildings and help the local military maintain law and order. The actions of the united group are led by the commander of the Russian Airborne Forces, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov. Riots in Kazakhstan Mass protests in the republic began in the first days of 2022, a reason for the discontent of the inhabitants of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau in the west of the country saw a twofold increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas used for refueling cars. Subsequently, people took to the streets in other cities, there were several clashes with the security forces of the republic, there are victims from all sides. The participants in the events, whom the authorities call militants or terrorists, made several attempts to storm administrative buildings and police departments, they were repulsed. According to the UN, about a thousand people were injured during the protests in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic reported that 18 security officials were killed. Until January 19, an emergency regime was in effect throughout Kazakhstan, the authorities were cleaning the squares from the instigators of the actions. The country was on fire. Kazakhstan entered the new year with riots
Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
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Actions protests in Kazakhstan began in the early days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the protest situation.
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Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the protest situation.
The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security forces.
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In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security forces.
The police used gas and stun grenades.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
In the photo: participants in the riots in Alma-Ata interfere with the work of the ambulance.
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In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of the ambulance.
Several regions have declared a state of emergency.
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Several regions have declared a state of emergency regulations.
A curfew is imposed there, public events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
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A curfew is imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
In the country, due to riots, the Internet was turned off.
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The Internet was turned off in the country due to riots.
RIA Novosti correspondents made sure that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, and sites of various media are not working either.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media do not work either.
Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that advocate & # 34; for a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they are & # 34; for a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
The President of Kazakhstan made an appeal to the nation for the second time in a day.
The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in 24 hours.
He announced that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
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He stated that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
He also promised to act as tough as possible in relation to offenders.
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He also promised to act as tough as possible against offenders.
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Protest actions in Kazakhstan began in the first days of the new year. Residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau protested against the double rise in the price of liquefied petroleum gas.
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First, President Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev instructed to create a commission to study the situation.
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Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially guilty for allowing a protest situation.
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The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from within and from outside.
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In Alma-Ata, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
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In the photo: rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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In several regions declared a state of emergency.
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A curfew is imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
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the Internet.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media are also not working.
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Moscow hopes for an early normalization of the situation in Kazakhstan.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that they stand & # 34; for a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
14 of 17 < p> The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in 24 hours.
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He stated that he intends to stay in the capital of the country, and also promised to come out with a new package of proposals in the near future.
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In addition, from today Tokayev heads the Security Council of Kazakhstan.
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He also promised to act as harshly as possible against offenders.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed the government and ordered the regulation of selling fuel prices, but the unrest continued. He also headed the Security Council, at the first meeting of which he called the situation in Kazakhstan «undermining the integrity of the state» and said that he had asked the CSTO for help. Tokayev said on Friday that terrorists, including those who arrived from abroad, continued to resist. He promised to destroy those who did not lay down their arms. The authorities heard all the demands of citizens, expressed in peaceful forms, he added. Follow the situation in Kazakhstan in the online report & gt; & gt; 
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