Russia back spray United States of America after Foreign Minister Antony Blinken warned Kazakhstan about the presence of Moscow’s coalition forces amid massive unrest in the country.
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the counter statement shortly after Blinken said, “The lesson we can learn from recent history is that when the Russians come into your house, sometimes it is very difficult to get them to leave.”
In its response, the Russian Foreign Ministry called Blinken’s remarks “offensive.” They thought Blinken discussed the tragic events in Kazakhstan in a joking tone.
They then stated that the US should reflect on the track record of Uncle Sam’s intervention in other countries, such as Vietnam and Iraq.
“If Antony Blinken really likes history lessons, then he should remember this: When Americans are in your home, it is very difficult to stay alive and not be robbed or raped,” the Russian Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying. Reuters, Saturday (8/1).
The statement continued, “We not only learn from recent events, but also over the 300 years America was founded.”
The Russian Foreign Ministry then emphasized that the presence of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) coalition forces in Kazakhstan was a response to the request of the local government.
The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, admitted that his party asked for help from Russia and the CSTO coalition to quell the unrest in his country.
As of Friday (7/1), demonstrations against the increase in LPG prices in Kazakhstan have reportedly killed 28 police officers and 16 demonstrators. As reported ABC News, among the 28 police officers who died, an officer was found beheaded.
In addition, more than 3,000 people have been detained as a result of the riots.
This massive riot even caused the government cabinet led by Prime Minister Askar Mamin to resign massly on Wednesday afternoon.
The demonstrations actually started last week in Mangistau Province and other areas in western Kazakhstan. Protesters protested the increase in the price of LPG, which is used as a vehicle fuel in the west of the country.
The government has actually lowered the LPG price again this week. However, the people’s demands are already widespread.
They reject the role of the former leader of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, who is considered to still hold influence in the government.
The action has also spread to various other areas in Kazakhstan. The demonstrations became increasingly violent when protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings.
The officers then tried to control the crowd by firing tear gas and throwing stun grenades at the demonstrators.
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