Kazakhstan Appoints Former Finance Official as Deputy Defense Minister Amid Investigation

President Tokayev appointed Tatyana Savelyeva as deputy defense minister on October 7, following an investigation into the ministry after 14 service members died. Savelyeva, formerly vice minister of finance, replaces Asker Beisenov. She resigned from parliament to take the role. Her appointment is linked to ongoing corruption probes within the ministry.

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