Kazakhstan wants to repatriate citizens who found themselves fighting on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan is reviewing reports regarding Kazakh citizens who, according to videos circulating on social media, are in the combat zone in Ukraine fighting on Russia’s side. The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is verifying each such case and is negotiating with the Russian side regarding the return of citizens to their homeland.
The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that its hotline continues to receive reports from relatives of Kazakh citizens who may be in the combat zone in Ukraine.
The ministry emphasized that the information regarding each inquiry is being verified individually.
“Once the verification is complete, the compiled list will be sent to the Russian side,” the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
In addition, the Kazakhstani side stated that it is taking the necessary measures regarding citizens of the country who have posted video messages on social media.
“Negotiations are underway regarding their return to their homeland,” the statement said.
The Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs also noted that it is maintaining constant contact with the Russian side at various levels to resolve this issue.
The statement from the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs came after new video messages from Kazakh citizens in the combat zone began circulating on social media. In them, people asked for help returning home.
In particular, Simbat Keldibek, a resident of Shymkent, recently stated that his brother, Ainabek Keldibek, born in 2006, who had gone to Russia to work, could be sent to fight in the war against Ukraine.
It is noted that in June, Ainabek Keldibek completed his mandatory military service in the ranks of the National Guard in Almaty.
On October 5, Almaz Kaisar reached out for help. According to him, he is also set to be sent from Russia to fight in the war in Ukraine.
While at the training ground, Almaz Kaisar reported that he had three days left before being sent to the front.
Earlier, on October 2, Kazakh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhanbolat Usenov stated that several families had already sought assistance.
Consequently, the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs is compiling a list of citizens for whom requests have been received, verifying the information, and negotiating with Russia regarding their return to Kazakhstan.
This was reported by Kazinform.
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