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Moscow’s intervention strengthens sphere of influence but also creates risks
President Tokayev pledges pay rises and social fund, but wealth seen as likely to stay in hands of elites
Nationwide unrest is pushing the government into increased political dependence on Russia
New prime minister appointed as unrest shows signs of calming after week of violent protests
Suppression of civil unrest renews disquiet over UK’s financial links with mineral-rich nation
Rather than a planned coup d’état, the uprising seems to have been a spontaneous protest that tapped deep resentments
Russian president blames foreign forces for orchestrating protests after dispatching forces last week
Russian-led military alliance takes control of a range of strategic sites
Move suggests fuel price protests have grown into power struggle between president and predecessor
As the country is rocked by protests, the leader must seek stability and escape the legacy of his predecessor Nazarbayev
Tokayev also gives ‘special thanks’ to Putin after Russian special forces help regain control of airport
Central Asian country is world’s biggest producer of the radioactive metal
Former president’s handpicked successor takes control of security forces and turns to Russia for help
Russia’s intervention may prevent a revolution but stoke resentment
Dozens reported killed in clashes between protesters and police while oil markets are unnerved by supply fears
Commodity watchers relieved by arrival of foreign troops should be careful what they wish for
Russian president’s brinkmanship over Ukraine was an attempt to project regional strength; a new uprising has foiled the gambit
State of emergency declared in oil-exporting nation as Tokayev vows to respond with force to rising dissent
Illegal miners and mass relocations after ban on crypto mining in China have overloaded energy grid
Crackdown on digital currencies knocks country’s share of crypto production to zero
Central Asian state catapulted to third place as its share of crypto mining increases sixfold
Serikzhan Bilash has been documenting Beijing’s crackdown on ethnic minorities
Exchanges indicate staff at listed group were asked to make holiday arrangements for top officials in London and Paris
Kazakhmys organised private jet, Disneyland visit and George V hotel stay, drawing scrutiny under anti-bribery law
Kazakhstan and neighbours reintroduce lockdown after rising infections highlight danger of exiting early
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