The President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan discussed the situation in Kazakhstan by telephone. Sputnik Armenia reported with reference to the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Armenia.
According to the media outlet, the leaders of the two countries discussed joint steps within the CSTO aimed at stabilizing the situation in Kazakhstan.
Nikol Pashinyan is the Chairman of the CSTO Collective Security Council.
Mass protests in Kazakhstan began in early 2022. Residents of Zhanaozen and Aktau in Mangistau region opposed the increase in prices for liquefied gas, then the protests spread to other cities. Clashes with security officials continue in Almaty. The Internet is periodically turned off throughout the country, the media practically do not work.
The President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev introduced a state of emergency in the republic, dismissed the government and became the head of the Security Council. At his request, the CSTO countries sent peacekeeping forces to Kazakhstan.
