President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev NOVO-OGAREVO, Jan 10 Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the courage of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev, who consolidated the society to repulse terrorists. , has consolidated around himself society, law enforcement agencies, citizens of the country in order to repulse terrorists from the outside, «Putin said at an extraordinary meeting of the leaders of the CSTO countries. Tokayev spoke about the prevention of the seizure of the residence of the President of Kazakhstan Mass protests in Kazakhstan began in the early days of 2022 — residents of the cities of Zhanaozen and Aktau in the west of the country opposed a twofold increase in prices for liquefied gas. Later, the protests spread to other cities, including Alma-Ata, the old capital and the largest city of the republic: looting began there, militants attacked state institutions, took away weapons. In response, the authorities declared a state of emergency across the country until January 19 and launched a counter-terrorism operation. According to the UN, about 1,000 people were injured during the protests in Kazakhstan. According to the updated data of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic, 17 security officials were killed. On the morning of January 5, the President of Kazakhstan dismissed the government and became the head of the Security Council. At the first meeting of the Security Council under his leadership, Tokayev described the situation in Kazakhstan as undermining the integrity of the state and said that he had asked the CSTO for help «in overcoming the terrorist threat.» The CSTO Collective Security Council decided to send collective peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan to normalize the situation in the country. On January 7, Tokayev said that terrorists, including those who arrived from abroad, continued to resist, and promised to destroy those who did not lay down their arms. In addition, the President noted that all the demands of citizens, expressed in peaceful forms, were heard. The country is 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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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.
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.
He then dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially responsible for allowing the protest situation.
3 of 17 < p> Then he dismissed the government and said that the ministers were especially guilty for allowing a protest situation.
The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
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The President urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and outside.
In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security officials.
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In Almaty, the largest city in the country, protesters clashed with security forces.
The police used gas and flash bangs.
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The police used gas and stun grenades.
In the photo: rioters in Almaty interfere with the work of an ambulance.
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In the photo: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of the ambulance.
A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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Several regions have declared a state of emergency.
A curfew is imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is restricted.
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A curfew is imposed there, prohibited mass events and restrictions on movement.
In the country because of the riots, the Internet was turned off.
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The Internet was turned off due to riots in the country.
RIA Novosti correspondents made sure that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and sites of various media do not work either.
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RIA Novosti correspondents were convinced that the websites of some government agencies of Kazakhstan do not open from abroad, and that the sites of various media do not work.
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 Foreign Ministry noted that they stand & # 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 advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
The President of Kazakhstan addressed the nation for the second time in 24 hours.
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The President of Kazakhstan for the second time in 24 hours made an appeal to the nation.
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 is also promised to act as harshly as possible against offenders.
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He also promised to act as hard as possible on 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 responsible for allowing a protest situation.
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The president urged people to show prudence and not succumb to provocations from inside and 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: participants in the riots in Almaty interfere with the work of the ambulance.
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A state of emergency has been declared in several regions.
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A curfew is being imposed there, mass events are prohibited and movement is limited.
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The country has turned off the Internet due to riots.
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Correspondents of RIA Novosti made sure that the websites of some state bodies of Kazakhstan are not opened from abroad, sites of various media also do not work.
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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 advocate a peaceful solution to all problems, and not through street riots and violation of laws & # 34 ;.
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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.