We consider such publications as groundless insinuations aimed at… (казахстан · территория · мид)
We consider such publications as groundless insinuations aimed at distorting the traditionally friendly nature of Kazakhstan-Russia relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan emphasized that the territory of the republic, its airspace, and infrastructure cannot be used for actions directed against other states.
Consensus
- Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied allegations that its territory was used for launching drones against targets in Russia.
- The claims were described as not corresponding to reality and unsupported by any data or facts.
- The MFA stated that such publications are baseless insinuations aimed at distorting the traditionally friendly nature of Kazakh-Russian relations.
- Kazakhstan emphasized its commitment to a peaceful, balanced, and responsible foreign policy based on principles of good neighborliness, mutual respect, and non-interference in internal affairs.
- The MFA reiterated that Kazakhstan's territory, airspace, and infrastructure cannot be used for actions directed against other states.
Points of divergence
- The attack on the Omsk oil refinery occurred on July 6, as reported by Governor Vitaly Khochenko, and caused the airport to temporarily suspend operations due to drone threats. — kommersant
- Some enterprises in Kazakhstan and Russia are directly linked; for example, raw gas from the Karachaganak oil and gas field depends on transportation to the Orenburg Gas Processing Plant, with shipments temporarily halted after a previous drone attack on an industrial facility last October. — kommersant
- The topic was also discussed by Artem Sheynin, a prominent figure from Channel One Russia. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Kazakhstan denies reports of using its territory to launch drones against Russia — Интерфакс
- Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes reports on drone launches from its territory — Коммерсантъ
- Kazakhstan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed drone launch reports as insinuation — Вести