(2022-01-10). Kazakhstan's Security was Undermined by Outside Forces. journal-neo.org 
Numerous publications that discuss the situation in Kazakhstan in recent days testify with increasing clarity that those events were sparked by outside forces. Doesn't the terrorist assault with two law enforcement officers getting decapitated on January 6 in Almaty resemble the recent attacks of DAESH (banned in the Russian Federation) terrorists in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan? And …
(2022-01-10). Kazakhstan crisis attempt to copy 2014 Ukrainian 'Maidan' — Putin. rt.com 
Troops from a number of former Soviet republics have been deployed in the wake of mass protests | Violent and bloody clashes in Kazakhstan are a form of aggression leveled against the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, claiming the same tactics used in Ukraine in 2014 were deployed to coordinate protests. | Speaking as part of a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on Monday, Putin said that the mutual defense pact's troops were working to secure the Central Asian nation after armed groups captured a number of key facilities and effectively took control of its largest…
(2022-01-10). 'We'll Never Compromise' on NATO Open-Door Membership Policy, Stoltenberg Says Ahead of Russia Talks. sputniknews.com Earlier, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that forthcoming talks between Russia and the US on strategic stability should generally be about the impossibility of Ukraine joining NATO.
(2022-01-10). Russian Deputy FM Says Geneva Talks Should Be About Ukraine Not Joining NATO. sputniknews.com On Sunday evening, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov met with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in Geneva ahead of the official Russian-US talks on security guarantees.
(2022-01-10). 'Terrorist' jazz musician released by Kazakhstan. rt.com 
Vikram Ruzakhunov set free after uproar in neighboring Kyrgyzstan | A Kyrgyz jazz musician has been released from custody by Kazakhstani security officials after appearing in a "confession" video, in which he admitted to taking part in violent demonstrations for payment, media reported on Monday. | Vikram Ruzakhunov was accused of terrorism by the Kazakh authorities, a charge leveled against thousands of demonstrators who took part in last week's anti-government protests, which eventually turned into rioting and looting. The jazz musician's identity was revealed on Sunday when Kazakhstani media released a vide…
(2022-01-10). 'Maidan Methods' Have Been Used in Kazakhstan, Putin Says, as Country Faced Threat to Its Statehood. sputniknews.com Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, addressing a meeting of heads of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), said that the main goal of the terrorists was undermining constitutional order, the seizure of power and an attempted coup, as he spoke of the wave of protests that swept across Kazakhstan earlier in January.
(2022-01-10). Kazakhstan crisis 'attempted coup' — President. rt.com 
Tokayev thanks Russia for assistance in dealing with worst incident "in the history of the country" | Last week's unrest throughout Kazakhstan was an attempted coup that had been planned in advance, and was not simply a spontaneous protest against rising fuel prices, the country's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev claimed on Monday. | Speaking to an online meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), made up of six former Soviet republics, Tokayev also stated that constitutional order had been restored. | "Kazakhstan has experienced the worst crisis in the history of its 30-year independence,"
(2022-01-10). Delegations Arrive For Russia-US Security Talks at UN Office in Geneva. sputniknews.com The preliminary part of the Russia-US strategic talks in the format of a working dinner took place in Geneva on Sunday evening and lasted more than two hours.
(2022-01-10). NATO's Stoltenberg Hopes for Fruitful Talks With Moscow, Yet Warns of 'Russian Attack'. sputniknews.com NATO's outgoing Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has pledged to "listen to Russia's views and concerns" in the security field, yet threatened with further sanctions and emphasised that the danger of conflict was "very real".
(2022-01-10). Selected Articles: 20 Facts About Vaccination Your Doctor Forgot to Tell You. globalresearch.ca 
By Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul correctly identified President Putin's fears of NATO's ongoing …
(2022-01-10). Russia, US Begin Talks on Security Guarantees in Geneva. sputniknews.com GENEVA (Sputnik) – Russia and the United States have begun talks on security guarantees in Geneva, a Sputnik correspondent said.
(2022-01-10). Bennett Warns Israel Won't Be Bound by Any Iran Nuclear Deal, Will 'Reserve Freedom of Action'. sputniknews.com Tehran, other signatories of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran nuclear deal, and the United States have been negotiating on bringing the agreement back online. Israel has repeatedly threatened to carry out strikes against the Islamic Republic targeting its nuclear programme, either unilaterally or in coordination with Washington.
(2022-01-10). Putin afirma que Kazajistán fue blanco del terrorismo internacional. telesurtv.net El presidente de Kazajistán aseguró que las protestas que sacudieron al país fueron un intento de golpe de Estado.
(2022-01-10). Blinken on CNN: Unrelenting bellicosity, full-court offensive for control of former Soviet territory. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Based on the transcript of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's interview with Jake Tapper on CNN's State of the Union show on January 9, below, as posted on the State Department website. Much of what has been excised is standard diplomatic verbiage along the lines of we'd prefer a diplomatic solution but….We'd like to think …
(2022-01-09). Ukraine: What Does It Have To Do With Black Folks? popularresistance.org The worldview of liberals usually ends at the borders of the U.S. settler-state until they are mobilized by the oligarchy to provide ideological cover for the latest imperialist intrigue. This is as true for the liberal Black "misleadership" class as it is for Euro-American liberals. | But U.S.-centrism and class collaboration are not just maladies of the liberal class. Self-identified radicals or leftists from all backgrounds also suffer from this affliction, resulting in a very thin social base for anti-imperialism in the U.S., and even throughout Western Europe. | So, Ukraine, Russia, and NATO feel like a worl…
(2022-01-09). US officials tell media iPhone ban possible for Russia. rt.com 
Washington could cut off export of smartphones, TVs, and avionics to Moscow | America is preparing to inflict "severe and overwhelming" costs on Moscow should it attack Ukraine, White House officials have indicated to selected media outlets this week, ahead of landmark US-Russia talks. | The sanctions could reportedly be as tough as those against Iran, Cuba, and North Korea, and would focus on the financial, technology, and military sectors. Last month, news agency Reuters
(2022-01-09). Verging on merger, EU and NATO strengthen strategic partnership against Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATO Secretary General discusses situation around Ukraine with EU Commission President NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. During the meeting, they discussed the situation around Ukraine… "We discussed Russia's military build-up in and around Ukraine, as well as the implications for European security. NATO continues to …
(2022-01-09). All 30 NATO members support Ukraine in Donbass war, conflict with Russia — Canadian FM. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com All NATO members united in support of Ukraine — Canada's Foreign Minister All NATO allies are unanimous in their strong support for Ukraine in the face of the Russian threat.Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly wrote…. *** She added that "any military incursion into Ukraine will have serious consequences, including coordinated sanctions."
(2022-01-09). CSTO peacekeepers to stay in Kazakhstan until situation stabilizes – commander. tass.com They are protecting the important military, state and social facilities in Almaty and adjacent areas, Andrey Serdyukov said…
(2022-01-09). CSTO showed 'remarkable unity' in response to Kazakhstan developments – envoy. tass.com According to Alexey Borodavkin, the CSTO acted efficiently and quickly…
(2022-01-09). Kazakhstan: Another Western-Ordered 'Maidan' in the Making? strategic-culture.org Nur-Sultan's greatest challenge is removing self-interested foreign elements that are agitating on behalf of regional chaos. | Washington denies that the West played an active role in the massive protests that have engulfed the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan. Yet the overall orchestration of the strife, in addition to the curious timing, points to some level of foreign intrigue. | "In politics, nothing happens by accident," former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once remarked on the question of coincidences in political life. "If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way." | And nowhere are coinc…
(2022-01-09). More Than 20 Armed People Arrested in Kazakh Almaty Region, Police Say. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – More than 20 armed people have been arrested in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, with 40 weapons seized, a local police department said on Sunday.
(2022-01-09). The Worse the Better — How Twitter Views Kazakhstan. strategic-culture.org 
By Paul ROBINSON | Various commentators have suggested that I write something about recent events in Kazakhstan. I've been loath to do so since my knowledge of the country is very limited, but there are some interesting things to say about what others have been writing on the topic, particularly concerning how it all relates to Russia. Notably, a certain part of the online commentariat has been keen to express indignation that Russia has "invaded" Kazakhstan to suppress a "democratic revolution". | The rapid spread of violence in Kazakhstan generated hopes in some circles that the mob would topple the "regime" an…
(2022-01-09). Kazakhstan security summit set for Monday. rt.com 
The Russian-led CSTO security bloc earlier deployed peacekeepers to the Central Asian country | Leaders from the member states of the CSTO Security Council, which unites Russia and five former Soviet nations, will hold a virtual conference on the turbulent situation in Kazakhstan on Monday, the Kremlin has confirmed. | The date of the online talks between the leaders of Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan was first announced by the office of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who currently chairs the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). | Later on Sunday, it was co…
(2022-01-09). Putin to take part in CSTO Collective Security Council meeting on January 10 – Kremlin. tass.com The meeting will discuss the situation in the Republic of Kazakhstan and measures to normalize it…
(2022-01-09). US Veteran: Russia Not Bluffing and Has 'All Options on the Table' for Security Talks With US & NATO. sputniknews.com Tensions are rising ahead of Russia's negotiations with the US and NATO over its security proposals, according to Mark Sleboda, a US military veteran and international affairs and security analyst, who believes that the latest sudden outburst of violence in Kazakhstan is by no means a coincidence.
(2022-01-09). Updates: East versus West in battle for Kazakhstan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Anti-Bellum: John Bolton's nightmare: 2,500 CSTO troops in Kazakhstan leads to restoration of Russian Empire, Soviet Union rising from its ashes Global Times: Rioting deescalates in Kazakhstan amid Russia-US wrangling: US smears Russian presence for fear of fading influence in Central Asia: expert TASS: Color revolution with help of gunmen and looters; Russian envoy to …
(2022-01-09). John Bolton's nightmare: 2,500 CSTO troops in Kazakhstan lead to restoration of Russian Empire, Soviet Union rising from its ashes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Wall Street Journal's Sunday edition of January 9 features an opinion piece by John Bolton, the former U.S. national security advisor and ambassador to the United Nations (under the Donald Trump and George W. Bush administrations, respectively) with the characteristically less-than-nuanced title of Is the Crisis in Kazakhstan the Rebirth of the Soviet Union? …
(2022-01-09). Virtual summit of CSTO on Kazakhstan planned for January 10 – Kremlin spokesman. tass.com Earlier, the press service of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reported that the video conference on the developments in Kazakhstan was planned for January 10…
(2022-01-09). Anti-Chavista Luis Vicente León: Venezuelan Opposition Pulverized Connection with People. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan opposition businessman and analyst Luis Vicente León, known for his analysis and surveys on political and economic events in Venezuela, expressed his opinion regarding the leadership crisis and the current scenarios in the Venezuelan opposition. In an interview conducted by the Russian news outlet León made it clear that th…
(2022-01-09). Anti-Chavista Luis Vicente León: Venezuelan Opposition Pulverized Connection with People. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan opposition businessman and analyst Luis Vicente León, known for his analysis and surveys on political and economic events in Venezuela, expressed his opinion regarding the leadership crisis and the current scenarios in the Venezuelan opposition. In an interview conducted by the Russian news outlet León made it clear that th…
(2022-01-09). Putin and Xi plot their SWIFT escape. mronline.org 
Russia and China's announcement of an independent financial trading platform will free nations under US sanctions from western intrusion into their commercial activities.
(2022-01-09). Russia's Alternative to the Suez Canal is Getting More Reliable and Cost-effective. journal-neo.org 
At the end of December, the Turkish authorities were forced to suspend maritime traffic through the Bosporus Strait for a day after the BARLAS, a 70-meter-long (230-foot-long) dry cargo vessel under the Panama flag ran aground after engine failure. The maritime traffic in this vital sea route was restored on December 29. This is the …
(2022-01-09). Russia Will Not Bow to US Pressure or Make Any Concessions, Deputy FM Says Ahead of Geneva Meeting. sputniknews.com Russia and the United States are set to hold talks on strategic stability in Geneva, Switzerland on 10 January, followed by a meeting of the NATO-Russia Council in Brussels on 12 January and consultations within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Vienna on 13 January.
(2022-01-09). Russia says it will never make concessions under pressure. rt.com 
Moscow "disappointed" with lack of understanding from West ahead of upcoming security talks | Russia harbors no illusions and does not expect "swift progress" from this week's security talks with the US and NATO, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said, adding that the collective West does not understand Moscow. | "We have realistic expectations," he told Interfax, on Sunday, adding that it would be "naïve" to believe the negotiations would lead to visible — not to mention "swift" — progress. | "There is a good chance that … we will face the US and NATO's unwillingness to understand wh…
(2022-01-09). Ex-Pentagon Officer: 'Biden Should Accept Russia's Draft Security Agreements as Basis for Yalta 2.0'. sputniknews.com The upcoming Russo-American and NATO-Russia Council talks over proposed security agreements drafted by Moscow last month could potentially lead to a second Yalta agreement, believes David T. Pyne, a former US Army combat arms and HQ staff officer and Deputy Director of National Operations for the EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security.
(2022-01-09). Moscow "very disappointed" in upcoming talks with Washington. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) — Ahead of the Russia-US talks in Geneva, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister stressed that Moscow is "very disappointed" by signals from Washington and Brussels ahead of the meeting on the security guarantees proposed by Russia.
(2022-01-09). Progress being made in Vienna talks: Ulyanov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) — Referring to ongoing sanction removal talks between Iran and P4+1 in Vienna, Russia's top negotiator said that progress is being made in the talks.
(2022-01-09). Turkey Says Talks With US on F-35 Fighter Jets Scheduled 'In Coming Days'. sputniknews.com In 2019, Turkey was removed as a partner from the American F-35 fighter jet programme after purchasing Russian-made S-400 missile defence systems which Washington claims are incompatible with NATO weapons.
(2022-01-09). UK first European country to record 150,000 official COVID deaths. wsws.org Only the US, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico and Peru have recorded more deaths. The UK has a population of just 68.4 million. Except Peru, other countries recording more deaths than Britain all have substantially larger populations.
(2022-01-09). Saudi Arabia Reportedly Asks Neighbours for Munitions Pending US Approval of Patriot Sales. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Saudi Arabia has asked neighbours for loans of interceptor missiles as it struggles to fend off Houthi strikes, pending US approval of Patriot missile sales, media said Sunday.
(2022-01-09). Dominicans Arrest Businessman Suspected of Haiti President's Murder, Reports Say. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Rodolphe Jaar, a Haitian businessman and convicted drug trafficker, was arrested in the Dominican Republic on suspicion that he played a key role in the Haitian president's assassination, media said.