Protests in Kazakhstan! Why Kazakhstan?

I’m quite sure this has western backing. That’s my relatively educated and insightful opinion. A“protest” of this size coming out of nowhere? Not credible.

Protests in Kazakhstan! Why Kazakhstan?

My thoughts, as well!

Related:

Kazakhstan: This is NOT a protest.

Further Reading Recommended by Penny (archived because it’s behind a paywall for me):

Will Unrest in Kazakhstan Inflame Tensions Between Russia and the West?

Previously:

Moscow: Events in Kazakhstan Are Attempt to Undermine Security of State, Inspired From Abroad

Moscow: Events in Kazakhstan Are Attempt to Undermine Security of State, Inspired From Abroad

Moscow: Events in Kazakhstan Are Attempt to Undermine Security of State, Inspired From Abroad

What happened:

Kazakhstan unrest: Dozens killed, about 2,000 arrested as protesters clash with police in Almaty

Kazakhstan is a major energy power, among the top exporters of oil globally and in the leading 20 for gas. The country’s government has subsidized liquefied petroleum gas for years, but when it lifted price controls on LPG, it argued that keeping them in place was no longer sustainable.

Previously:

BRI will make the whole region a well-connected village: Kazakhstan envoy

Terrorists operating in Afghanistan targeting CPEC projects: Pakistan