A leaked recording of a Russian lawmaker’s conversation has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, suggesting Kazakhstan could be the next target of Russian aggression after the invasion of Ukraine. In the conversation, Russian general and State Duma deputy Andriy Gurulyov categorically states that Kazakhstan is expected to be Russia’s next victim. The leaked conversation, initially shared with parliamentary defense committees, was leaked, sparking concerns about Kazakhstan’s security. Guruliov attributes Russia’s military build-up against Kazakhstan to what he describes as the country’s failure to comply with the Kremlin’s directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He claims that decisions have already been made regarding the fate of Kazakhstan. This revelation comes against a backdrop of escalating tensions, with Russian media increasingly demonizing Kazakhstan, mirroring the rhetoric used against Ukraine in previous years. Former KGB agent and State Duma deputy Andriy Lugovoy, infamous for his involvement in the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko, has also joined the dance of Kazakhstan’s accusers. Lugovoy recently produced a propaganda film accusing Kazakhstan of Russophobia, fueling further tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, another State Duma deputy, Yevgeny Fedorov, has raised legal arguments challenging Kazakhstan’s sovereignty, suggesting that until territorial disputes are resolved, Kazakhstan should face restrictions such as a ban on NATO membership (as requested for the Ukraine). Russian propaganda has long targeted Kazakhstan as an “ungrateful neighbor,” and recent rhetoric has escalated, labeling the neighboring republic a “second Ukraine.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senior Russian officials have expressed territorial claims to Kazakhstan, with former president Dmitry Medvedev calling it an “artificial state” and advocating a revival of the Soviet Union under the umbrella of the “Slavic people”. The leaked conversation and subsequent reactions highlight the precarious geopolitical landscape in Eurasia, with Kazakhstan potentially facing a similar fate to Ukraine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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