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Repairs to storm-damaged loading terminals could cut up to 1mn b/d of shipments through CPC network
Russian role in recent protest deals blow to Turkish president as he seeks to cultivate pan-Turkic unity
In Almaty, residents search for the missing as workers repair burnt-out buildings
China’s growing influence in the world is making it more difficult to simply step aside
Former president denies rumours of a clash with his successor and says Tokayev has ‘full power’
Brutal violence as government crushed unrest has only increased public anger, say activists
The protests looked as if they might sweep aside the former dictator and his allies but much of the old order could remain
Rising prices spur political unrest but also investor interest
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
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