Recent unrest in the country resulted in leaders seeking the help of Russian-led peacekeeping forces to quell the violence. But at what cost?

On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay as we examine Kazakhstan’s history, geographical importance and human rights record.

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Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
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Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
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