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There is dissent and disruption in the nation of Kazakhstans.<\/p>\n
Now, where is that, you say?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s in Central Asia, and is big enough to take notice of it. It is also rich in oil and petroleum-related resources. And as indicated in the paragraphs below, from the article, Russia (Vlad) is not happy that the Kazaks are selling their oil resources to China. Not a bit happy. He has sent his own troops there to assist in controlling the protests. (I’m being polite about this.) He is having a good deal of trouble as it is getting his Gazprom product overseas to the USA, and may have lost a huge chunk of the Euro market, thanks to BoJo (UK) and Merkel’s policies (Germany)\u00a0 And Germany is shutting down its nuclear reactors, because GREENS don’t like them.<\/p>\n
From the article: WHY ARE PEOPLE ANGRY?<\/strong><\/p>\n Of the five Central Asian republics that gained independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan is by far the largest and the wealthiest. It spans a territory the size of Western Europe<\/a> and sits atop colossal reserves of oil, natural gas, uranium and precious metals.<\/p>\n But while Kazakhstan\u2019s natural riches have helped it cultivate a solid middle class, as well as a substantial cohort of ultrarich tycoons, financial hardship is widespread. The average national monthly salary is just under $600. The banking system has fallen prey to deep crises precipitated by non-performing loans. As in much of the rest of the region, petty corruption is rampant.<\/p>\n The rally that set off the latest crisis took place in the dusty western oil town of Zhanaozen. Resentments have long festered in the area over a sense that the region\u2019s energy riches haven\u2019t been fairly spread among the local population. In 2011, police shot dead at least 15 people in the city who were protesting in support of oil workers dismissed after a strike. \u2013 article.<\/p>\n The full article is here:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/world\/behind-unrest-rocking-oil-rich-kazakhstan<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s more than just Vlad disliking competition and wanting to be In Charge, or the Kazakhistan government selling Kazakh\u2019s oil to China. When you read the article, you\u2019ll understand that since the USSR was dissolved, and the Central Asian states generally became independent of Moscow, some of them are real competition for Moscow.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/troops-protesters-clash-almaty-main-square-kazakhstan-shots-heard-2022-01-06\/<\/a><\/p>\n Apparently, per the second article and news video, Russia has sent in paratroopers to help put down the rebellious natives.<\/p>\n In case\u00a0 you\u2019re wondering what Kazakhstan looks like today, aside from the press images of police blocking rioters \u2013 that sort of thing \u2013 it\u2019s really quite attractive.<\/p>\n